A downed live power line on Sound Avenue has the road closed in both directions in Jamesport.
The burning wire has sparked a small brush fire. Fire police from Jamesport, Riverhead and Mattituck fire departments are on scene directing traffic away from the scene. Firefighters are waiting for PSEG to cut power to line before extinguishing the fire, according to police radio reports.
Sound Avenue is closed in both directions between Herricks and Church lanes.
“This is the second wire fire call Jamesport has responded to within a week,” said Jamesport Fire Chief John Andrejack. “People are urged not to approach downed wires and to call 911 if they see a problem.”
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