www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-01-12 15:17:00

SUMMARY: Around 600 residents in Prosperity, SC, experienced power outages due to an abandoned CSX train car blocking Duke Energy crews from accessing a downed power line damaged by a fallen tree during a winter storm. Town officials expressed frustration over CSX’s delayed response, highlighting the impact on the community, including cold temperatures and lost business revenue. Sheriff Lee Foster criticized the railroad’s lack of accountability, while social media updates indicated that special equipment was eventually used to restore power by Saturday afternoon. CSX later apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized its commitment to being a good neighbor.

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www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-01-11 21:27:00

SUMMARY: In Pacific Palisades, several homes owned by Hollywood stars were lost in a wind-driven fire, which originated behind a house on Piedra Morada Drive. Investigators ruled out lightning as a cause and are examining potential arson or utility line failures. John Lentini, a fire analysis expert, noted that fire investigations focus on determining the origin and cause, but no official arson or utility line issues have been identified yet. Southern California Edison filed a report concerning the Eaton Fire, asserting their equipment was likely not involved. The ongoing fires continue to pose threats in dry conditions, with containment efforts challenged by the landscape.

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-01-11 15:47:55

SUMMARY: The weather forecast predicts clear skies with a low around 18°F tonight, and light north-northeast winds. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 40°F and calm winds shifting to southwest in the afternoon. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, low around 24°F. Monday will start mostly cloudy, clearing later with a high near 46°F, calm winds shifting southwest. Expect sunny weather through the week with highs in the low 40s to near 50°F, and lows around 20-33°F. Saturday has a 40% chance of showers. Winds will generally remain calm or light, with clear skies most nights.

Frigid Temperatures Overnight

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