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Fiery Crash Ignites Power Outage in Fresno
29 Aug
Summary
- A fiery solo car crash occurred at Willow and Iowa avenues.
- The vehicle struck a power pole, causing downed lines.
- Over 3,000 residents lost power following the incident.
A deadly solo car crash tragically occurred in southeast Fresno on Friday, August 29, 2026, just before 4:30 p.m. The incident took place at the intersection of Willow and Iowa avenues, north of Tulare Avenue.
The vehicle involved struck a power pole, causing electricity lines to fall onto the car. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the vehicle engulfed in flames. Authorities have not yet released further details about the individual who died in the crash.
As a result of the accident, both directions of Tulare and Willow avenues were blocked to traffic, prompting advisories for drivers to seek alternate routes. PG&E reported that as of 5:40 p.m. on Friday, approximately 3,000 residents were experiencing a power outage.
