BC Hydro crews were called to the area of 132 Avenue and 210 Street in Maple RIdge after a report of a fallen wire on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Google Map)

BC Hydro crew en route to fallen power line near Maple Ridge park

Public is advised to avoid the area

  • Jul. 4, 2021 12:00 a.m.

Maple Ridge fire department has called for the assistance of BC Hydro crews after a power line fell near Jerry Sulina Park on Sunday morning.

The initial call came into first responders around 11:15 a.m. from a kayaker who reported what they believed was a tree on fire in the area of 132 Avenue and 210 Street, once Maple Ridge firefighters arrived on scene they confirmed a Hydro wire had fallen off an insulator.

Mora Scott, spokesperson with BC Hydro, confirmed to The News that a crew is en route to assess and repair the damage. There are no power outages to the community as a result of the fallen wire.

It is not confirmed whether a fire was sparked. The public should avoid the area.

The News has reached out to the fire department for comment.

More to come.


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