Fallen tree sparks brush fire in Lee County
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A fallen tree caused a small brush fire Tuesday afternoon after it came down on electrical power lines in Lee County.
Image: Salem Volunteer Fire Department
According to the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 2:02 p.m. to the 2700 block of Lee Road 254 after receiving reports of a fire.
When firefighters arrived, neighbors told crews that a tree had fallen onto electrical power lines, igniting a small brush fire.
Officials said Alabama Power responded to the scene and temporarily disabled the electricity, allowing volunteer firefighters to safely extinguish the fire.
Image: Salem Volunteer Fire Department
After the fire was brought under control, Alabama Power crews removed the fallen tree and began repairs to the damaged power line.
The Salem Volunteer Fire Department thanked the residents of Lee Road 254 for their assistance during the incident.
No injuries were reported.
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