Franklin Cider Mill Back Open After Power Line Sparks Fire

A downed power line sparked a small brush fire and cut power at the Franklin Cider Mill Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Bloomfield Township firefighters received a call about the downed line at about 2 p.m. and there smoke showing from leaves and other brush on the ground, Assistant Chief Lyal Bigger said.

They quickly extinguished the fire and notified DTE crews for emergency repairs. No one was injured and there was no significant damage to property. The mill, however, was without power for the afternoon and closed. It was unclear when power was restored.

Employees reached at the mill this afternoon confirmed they were back open regular business hours today and that they were too busy to talk.

The mill, located at 7450 Franklin Rd., is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends.