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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Three Creeks Fire Electrical Shock RLS.pdf (410.75 KB) 410.75 KB -
Location:
Washington -
Date:
08/23/2025 -
Incident Type:
Power Line Incident -
Description:
While inspecting a hollow, smoking tree that was in contact with overhead powerlines, a firefighter inserted a hand inside the hollow cavity to check for residual heat. At that moment, the firefighter felt an electrical jolt from finger to elbow.
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