Construction mishap leads to building fire in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A construction mishap led to a power outage and a building fire in Yuma.

Around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the Yuma Fire Department responded to Arizona Avenue near 20th Street after reports of downed power lines.

Upon arrival, crews discovered that an excavator had accidentally struck a power line, damaging both the line and a nearby power pole, causing a temporary outage in the area.

The situation then escalated.

While on scene, crews located flames in a nearby building but were able to quickly put them out.

Investigators confirmed the fire was caused by the severed and still-energized power line.

No injuries were reported.