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    Downed wire melts asphalt, causes power outage in Coventry

    By Jusolyn Flower,

    9 hours ago

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    COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Coventry firefighters responded to Club House Road Friday morning after reports of downed wires.

    Crews said the wire was so hot it melted the asphalt and began to crystallize.

    According to the town’s fire chief, the incident caused a power outage in the area for several hours.

    Power Outages: Interactive maps and more information

    Firefighters captured the photos in the slideshow below.

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