Fallen power lines spark house fire in Estero

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK) - A fire started outside a mobile home after FPL power lines fell, Estero Fire told WINK News.

The power lines fell connecting with the home's car port. The homeowner reported seeing the sparking of the powerline and hearing a series of popping noises. The home sustained damages to the roof and base of the home. No injuries were reported.

Both Estero Fire and San Carlos Park Fire departments arrived on the scene around 4:30 a.m. evacuating the homeowner and knocking down the fire until power could be shut off. FPL arrived at approximately 5:10 a.m. to shut off the power.

WINK News has reached out to FPL to learn the cause of the fallen power lines.