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Bodega Power Line Incident 2010

  • Incident Information:

  • Location:

    California
  • Date:

    09/25/2010
  • Incident Type:

    Power Line Incident
  • Description:

    On September 25, 2010, at approximately 1315 hours, a Bodega Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter was participating in fire suppression activities at the Bodega Fire and made contact with a downed 12 KV power line, receiving a substantial electrical shock. The firefighter sustained electrical shock injuries with associated burns. The firefighter was transported to a trauma center for initial treatment and then on to a burn center.

    Initial Attack, Powerline Incident