"Fatal Electrocution: Oregon's Winter Storm Claims Three Lives"

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Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
"Fatal Electrocution: Oregon's Winter Storm Claims Three Lives"
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Three people died in Portland after a falling tree branch brought down a power line onto their vehicle, causing them to be electrocuted when they tried to exit. A baby in the car was unharmed. This incident adds to the 11 deaths related to winter storms in Oregon, including hypothermia, fires, and falling trees. Portland Fire & Rescue reminds people to stay inside their vehicles and contact emergency services if they encounter downed power lines.

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