October 27, 2025

Lift operator injured by electric shock

An aerial-lift operator was severely burned when he came in contact with power lines October 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. The operator was in the lift bucket using a chain saw when the incident occurred. The bucket was not operable and the man was unconscious, so firefighters responded to bring him down, according to a Firehouse.com report.

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