RENTON, Wash. — A vehicle and a power pole both caught fire after the driver crashed into the pole on Sunday night in Renton.
Firefighters were called to South 200th Street at Talbot Road South, where the area was completely blocked.
There were only minor injuries, but firefighters did not say who had suffered injuries.
Fire crews had to wait on Puget Sound Energy to de-energize a transformer before they could put out the flames, officials said. The damage to the pole was severe.
Officials did not say what led to the crash but are investigating.
Puget Sound Fire crews on scene of a motor vehicle accident with fire. Power pole also on fire. crews are waiting on. Puget Sound Energy to de-energize the transformer prior to extinguishment. Minor injuries roadway completely blocked at S 200 street and Talbot Rd S pic.twitter.com/9elJ8P2vGE
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 16, 2020
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