Tree and Wires Down on Hopewell St.

Crews were dispatched to the 400 Block of Hopewell St. in Union Township for wires down. While crews were responding, Berks County Dispatch was receiving calls from the 400, 500, & 600 Blocks of Hopewell St. reporting the same. Chief 7 (S.Kulp) arrived to find a large tree that had fallen on the electric lines. A total of 10 poles were affected by the fallen tree. Crews assisted the Union Township Roadcrew in clearing the roadway. Met-Ed worked through the night to restore power to the area.