Active Power Line Causes Multiple Fires To Ignite In Smithtown

SMITHTOWN, NY — The Smithtown Fire Department had an eventful Tuesday night. Firefighters were alerted to an electrical hazard at Terry Road and North Avenue around 8:30 p.m.

When they arrived, members found a primary power line arcing against a tree branch with a small fire in the tree, said P.I.O. Rick Torre. PSEG was called de-energize the line so the fire department could put out the fire. Shortly after, the primary line burned through and ignited a fire on the ground as well as in one of the transformers.

Once PSEG arrived, power to the area was shut off and the three fires were doused.

Engine 4-2-2 & Rescue 4-2-9 operated under the command of Asst Chief Duckham until 9:25 p.m.

Terry Road was closed from Main Street to Route 347 for hours, and a PSEG power grid was shut down for over three hours, Torre said.

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All photos courtesy of Rick Torre, Smithtown Fire Department P.I.O.