Fallen Power Line Sparks House Fire

By Bay City News


A fallen power line in San Leandro today sparked a fire that damaged a home on Harold Avenue, a fire battalion chief said.
           
The fire was reported just after 12:15 p.m. at 14828 Harold Ave. when a 12,000-volt power line became dislodged and fell onto the lawn, according to Alameda County fire Battalion Chief Bob Hopken.
           
The grass caught fire, and the flames spread quickly to the porch area of the home, Hopken said.
           
Fire engines arriving on the scene were able to contain the fire, but it damaged the porch, exterior of the house and a portion of the roof, Hopken said. He estimated damage at around $15,000 to $20,000.
           
The house was unoccupied and no injuries were reported, Hopken said.
         
It is unclear how the power line became dislodged, Hopken said.