Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called about 9;27 a.m., Wednesday to smoke coming from a utility pole, located between Legacy Center and Lincoln Elementary School.

Otter Tail Power Company was also called to the scene.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says, a crack in the “bell” at the top of pole had a crack in it that allowed rain water inside, and caused smoke to occurred when the water came in contact with the hot wires inside.

He says the pole was slightly burned at the top.

No other structural damage.

No power outage occurred.

Four City Fire Units and 20 Firefighters  were on standby at the scene, until 9:42-a.m.

 

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Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called about 9:27 a.m., Wednesday to smoke coming from a utility pole, located between Legacy Center and Lincoln Elementary School.

Otter Tail Power Company was also called to the scene.

More information when the report is filed.