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    Power Line, Explosion Challenge Wash. Crews

    March 8, 2011
    BATTLE GROUND, Wash. -- A live power line and explosion inside an out building slowed firefighters as they tried to extinguish a blaze on Northeast 271st Street. Clark County Fire District 13 officials say a neighbor called for help after seeing the fire at about 10:30 a.m. Monday. Arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the out building, as well as a live power line on the ground.

    BATTLE GROUND, Wash. --

    A live power line and explosion inside an out building slowed firefighters as they tried to extinguish a blaze on Northeast 271st Street.

    Clark County Fire District 13 officials say a neighbor called for help after seeing the fire at about 10:30 a.m. Monday.

    Arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the out building, as well as a live power line on the ground.

    Firefighters had to withdraw after an explosion from inside the building, but the fire was under control by 11:30 a.m.

    No injuries were reported. The building and its contents were a complete loss.

    The cause is under investigation.

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