Fire Downs Power Lines on Dempsey Road

Updated: 9:59 a.m. Correction: Fire investigator has determined that power lines went down as a result of the fire and were not the original cause of the fire.

Milpitas firefighters were on the scene of a fire Wednesday morning on Dempsey Road that caused power lines to go down and damaged two carports.

The fire started near the bottom of the pole, said Eric Emmanuele, the city's fire inspector. What likely burned first were abandoned mattresses and couches inside a residential complex that spread to the power pole and lines, he said.

The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. near Dempsey Road and Edsel Drive.

No injuries were reported. Two adjacent carports received mild to moderate damage, according to a statement by the Milpitas Fire Department.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. crews were on scene restoring power, said Emmanuele.

A power pole, trees and grass were also damaged in the fire.

Damages are estimated at about $10,000, according to the fire department.

Crews from three fire engines, a fire truck, the Urban Search and Rescue vehicle and a chief officer and fire inspector responded as a result of the fire.