Utility pole falls, hits Heights home

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - A utility pole is seen leaning against a home on Pennsylvania Avenue in Shenandoah Heights on Sept. 10, 2023.

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – A utility pole fell and struck the roof of a building in this West Mahanoy Township village Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the home at 317 Pennsylvania Avenue around 3:30pm for the pole down.

As of Sunday evening, the pole was leaning against the home and caused minor damage to the roof.

A PPL Electric Utilities crew was on scene.

It is not clear what caused the pole to come down.

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