Crime & Safety

Lightning Takes Out Power Line In Waukesha

The incident was reported Saturday in the 1100 block of White Rock Avenue.

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A lightning bolt struck a tree causing a power line to fall. The incident was reported Saturday in the 1100 block of White Rock Avenue. (Waukesha Fire Department)
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A lightning bolt struck a tree causing a power line to fall. The incident was reported Saturday in the 1100 block of White Rock Avenue. (Waukesha Fire Department)

WAUKESHA, WI—Lightning struck a tree causing a powerline to fall in a driveway on Saturday in the 1100 block of White Rock Avenue. A tree branch caught fire causing minor damage to the siding of the residence, according to the Waukesha Police log.

The sidewalk area and driveway were made safe by the Waukesha Fire Department and WE Energies.

No injuries were reported.

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