FIRST ALERT: Power pole fire extinguished on Isle of Palms

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - Police are asking the public to avoid the area of Cameron Boulevard and 34th Avenue after a power pole caught on fire.

The Isle of Palms Police Department tweeted about the fire around 8:35 p.m. on Friday.

Police say the downed lines are once again safe, and the Isle of Palms Fire Department put out the fire. However, the roads in the area are still shut down as crews make repairs.

There is no official word yet on what caused the fire. Dominion Energy is also on the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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