Grandview, IA- Wapello Fire and Rescue says that a fire in rural Grandview was caused by a raccoon climbing a light pole and shorting out an electric insulator.
According to a news release, at about 2:58 AM Tuesday, March 12th, Wapello Fire and Rescue was called to 14945 145th Street in rural Grandview for a report of a ditch fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found several areas of grass on fire along an approximately one-half-mile stretch of the roadway.
A high-voltage overhead electric line was found to have fallen on the ground and fence line.
Fire crews monitored the fore until the power company could cut the electricity. Fire crews then quickly extinguished the fire. No one was injured.
The fire was caused by a raccoon which climbed a pole and shorted out an electric insulator. Wapello Fire was assisted on scene by Eastern Iowa Light and Power and Louisa County Sheriff’s Office.
