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Electrical fire breaks out in Goleta

By Tracy Lehr

Published April 15, 2024 3:59 am

GOLETA, Calif- An electrical fire broke out in Goleta at the 12000 block of Calle Real, at approximately 12:50 AM.

The fire was caused by a downed power line.

The damaged power lines were seen drooping towards the nearby freeway, leading to a temporary closure of the northbound freeway.

The fire was put out around 1 AM and crews are working on repairing the damaged power line.

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