Power Pole on Fire in Avoca

On Wednesday around 8:30 PM the Iowa County Sheriff’s office received a report of a power pole on fire near the intersection of South 7th St and East Wisconsin Ave in Avoca. It was reported that embers from the pole were falling onto a near-by residence. Avoca Fire, Avoca EMS, Avoca PD and Iowa County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the scene. Alliant Energy also assisted at the scene.