08/25/2026
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Division 7 crews responded to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue for reports of wires down.
Upon arrival, crews found multiple vehicles involved in the incident, with electrical wires down across the roadway in multiple locations. Our crews coordinated closely with our partners at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Southern California Edison to secure the scene and ensure no one was injured during this extremely dangerous situation.
⚠️ SAFETY REMINDER:
If you encounter downed power lines:
• DO NOT walk or drive near them.
• If power lines are on your vehicle, stay inside the vehicle unless there is an immediate fire or other life-threatening danger.
• If you must exit, jump clear of the vehicle with both feet landing at the same time. Do not touch the vehicle and ground at the same time.
• DO NOT return to your vehicle for any belongings.
• Call 911 and wait for emergency personnel and the utility company.
Downed power lines can remain energized and are extremely dangerous. Always treat them as live.
