A utility pole problem has emergency personnel on the scene near Lowes Home Improvement in Henderson, as of our latest check at 10:43 A.M.
Fire Chief Steve Cordell confirmed at 10:00 A.M. that he had a crew on the scene and that the problem was dispatched as “a utility pole on fire.”
Those within ear shot reported to WIZS News that two loud booms were heard shortly after 9:30 A.M.
Cordell said there was a failure of an insulator on one of the power lines. Without the insulator in place, two electrical lines were able to touch, resulting in arcing.
There are no injuries.
A few lingering power outages are possible for another hour or so, according to Cordell, who stated he had received information from Duke Energy Progress.
Power service to WIZS was affected for about 45 minutes, but power has now been restored to the radio station.