Old Fiddle Road Open to Traffic
Old Fiddle Road is again open to traffic. Duke Energy restored power by replacing a section of the power line and a high line fuse. When the tree fell and made contact with the power line, the tree provided a high voltage path to ground. At the pont of contact between the power line and the tree, there existed an abnormally high current draw which melted the power line in two and soon led to the fuse failure.
Many thanks to Kendall McManus (WITH Board Member) and Conner Davies (Old Fiddle Rd resident and Saunook Fire Dept volunteer) for their contacting Saunook FD, Duke Energy, managing the dangerous area aroung the work site and clearing the road of debris after power was restored. A job well done, thank you. The entire mountain community appreciates your dedication and professionalism.