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Power Poles Topple In El Cajon

A half-dozen power poles toppled onto Mollison Ave. in El Cajon,  March 14, 2013.
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A half-dozen power poles toppled onto Mollison Ave. in El Cajon, March 14, 2013.

A half-dozen power poles toppled onto an El Cajon street in domino-like fashion Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a stretch of Mollison Avenue and leaving about 1,500 customers without electrical service, authorities said.

One pole apparently simply "gave out'' and fell over for unknown reasons about 4:30 p.m., dragging five others with it via the cables strung between them, El Cajon Public Information Officer Monica Zech told NBC 7 San Diego.

Three other nearby standards also appeared "compromised'' but did not come down, Zech told the station.

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No injuries or damage to structures or vehicles were reported.

Full restoration of electrical service to the area is expected shortly after 7 p.m., according to San Diego Gas & Electric.

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