Electrical Fire Sparks on Sunrise Powerlink Pole

The fire was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported

Firefighters responded to an electrical fire involving a section of Sunrise Powerlink on Monday afternoon.

A power pole on Star Valley Road in Alpine melted and caused a small brush fire underneath the power lines around 4 p.m., according to CAL Fire.

The fire was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported.

San Diego Gas & Electric crews also responded to the scene. The incident occurred at a site where overhead and underground equipment connect and power flow was not interrupted, according to officials.

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