Electrical Pedestal Fire near Woodlake
 
By Department Chief Mike Cameron
April 15, 2024
 

On Monday afternoon, CPFR was dispatched to McLauchlin Road near Woodlake for an outside electrical hazard.
Engine 211, Engine 214, Brush 217 and Battalion 21 responded and upon the arrival of Battalion 21 and Engine 211 they located an electrical pedestal openly burning. The fire was quickly extinguished using an attack line from Engine 211. Central Electric responded to remove the power from the pedestal and replace the damaged equipment.