DEARBORN, Mich. – A dog has died after being electrocuted by a downed power line in Dearborn early Friday morning.
It happened at a home near Franklin and Oak streets in Dearborn on June 12.
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According to the Dearborn Fire Department, a homeowner let her 2-year-old dog out in the yard Friday morning before it got caught up in the fence line, which was charged by the downed utility line, and died.
What to do if you find downed power lines
Stay at least 20 feet away from downed power lines and keep children and pets inside.
DTE Energy said you should assume that all downed power lines are energized and dangerous.
You can report downed lines to DTE Energy by calling 800-477-4747 or to Consumers Energy by calling 800-477-5050.
If you believe the downed power line poses an immediate danger to the public, you should call 911.
Energized wires that have fallen may whip around, spark, or arc as they look for a ground. Energized wires that have found their ground might not move at all or make any sound, but they are still dangerous.
Click here to learn more about electrical safety from DTE Energy.