Fredericktown dealing with multiple downed power lines causing dangerous situations

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – The Fredericktown Fire department says they have responded to multiple downed trees and downed power line calls throughout the city.

They are urging citizens to use caution around any downed or low hanging trees as they may contain power lines. Never approach a downed power line.

Photographed is a dumpster with a live power line arcing the dumpster.