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Storm topples tree, sparks fire in Warren
It was brief but the inclement weather that rolled through Southeast Michigan left its mark with tens of thousands without power.
(FOX 2) - A swift round of severe weather pushed through Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, dumping rain and large chunks of hail across the region.
It also knocked out power for 91,000 people as of 10:30 p.m.
According to DTE's map, the outages were dispersed around Detroit and much of Oakland County. Some 5,000 people lost power near Pontiac, the map showed.
Check the DTE outage map and report an outage here.
What to do if you see a downed wire:
If there is an emergency, such as a fire or you see a power line on an unoccupied car, first call 911 then call the power company. DTE Energy can be reached at 800-477-4747. Consumers Energy can be reached at 800-477-5050.
For non-emergency situations, you can report the wire to DTE online here.
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Stay at least 20 feet from the wires. Do not touch the power lines or use an object to touch them. Do not drive over downed wires. Also, avoid touching anything the wire touches, such as a fence or a puddle.
Be sure to keep pets and children away from the lines, too.
If you are inside your vehicle and a wire falls on it, DTE says to stay inside and call 911.
However, if you must get out of the vehicle, DTE advises removing loose clothing, and getting out without touching the frame. Jump with your feet together to avoid touching the vehicle and ground at the same time. Do not remove your feet until you are at least 20 feet away from the vehicle.