Topic: FreeNews Power lost to hundreds of Arncliffe homes after pole fails

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Power lost to hundreds of Arncliffe homes after pole fails
         

READ MORE TO VIEW VIDEOAround 7:15pm Fire crews responded to reports of high voltage arcing in Hirst St, Arncliffe. On their arrival they discovered a power pole in an unstable position.Moments later the pole gave way and landed on top of the other local power lines. Sparks flew across the street and fire crews ducked for cover. Emergency response from Energy Australia was called in. Live wires were scattered over the road and on top of cars.
         

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