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Man shocked while trying to steal copper wire from PECO power box: police
A man was critically burned when police say he cut a high-voltage line while he was trying to steal copper wire from a PECO ...
Man trying to steal copper wire causes power outage for more than 1,000 customers, police say
A man trying to steal copper wire from a transformer in Northeast Philadelphia severely burned himself and caused a temporary ...
Man shocked, suffers burns while trying to steal copper wire in Philly: Police
A man has suffered burns all over his body after police said he was shocked by a transformer box while trying to steal copper wire in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood.
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Copper wire theft suspected as cause of Philadelphia power outage, police say
Power was knocked out for about 1,000 homes and businesses in a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood Thursday after police said a man tried to steal copper wire from a transformer box owned by PECO ...
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Man nearly electrocuted after cutting copper wire, knocking out power in Northeast Philadelphia
RELATED: Man burned while allegedly trying to steal PECO electrical equipment ... video hauling away a trashcan filled with copper wire that was allegedly stolen from the Portal Machine at ...
Man Suffers Severe Burns in Philadelphia During Copper Wire Theft Attempt
Initially aiming to steal copper wire, he inadvertently triggered a high-voltage cable, resulting in a severe electric shock that ignited a small fire. This raises critical questions about the dangers ...
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Man burned while allegedly trying to steal PECO electrical equipment: Philadelphia police
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was burned during an attempted theft in Philadelphia's Frankford section, according to police. It happened around 3 a.m. on Tuesday around Frankford and Torresdale avenues ...