First responders were dispatched to the scene about 2:15pm and reported the pole and lines were in the road.
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The Medical Examiner's office assumed jurisdiction in over 140 death investigations in 2020 compared with 137 in 2019.
Lots of fireworks were visible around the county despite warnings to use restraint this year due to high fire danger.
Initial reports from the scene were of a 20- by 50-foot fire in the ditch.
Miles long detours will be in place for both closures.
Fire danger has increased following prolonged drought, a record-breaking heat wave and forecasted winds that can spread a wildfire quickly through the dry grasses and forests.
"Very dry conditions and continued high temperatures are a severe concern."
While being billed as a "full reopening," some restrictions remain.
Cooler, but not cool, temperatures are expected to arrive beginning tomorrow and there is only a meager expectation of rain in the extended forecast.