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VIDEO: Over-sized Load Damages Power line, Sparks Grass Fires

As many as four small grass fires were sparked when an oversized load clipped a power line at Interstate 29 and Frederick Monday afternoon.

A truck carrying a combine exiting southbound I-29 struck the line, causing some area businesses to briefly lose power.

The line sparked in several different areas and started four grass fires.  One of the fires was in the median on interstate 29.

Witnesses saw the combine, which was loaded onto a semi trailer, hit the power line and spark the fires.  A truck following was carrying a corn-head.  Both vehicles drove off from the scene.

According to police, the incident would be considered a hit and run.  No injuries were reported and the fires were quickly put out once firefighters arrived.

 

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