CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Heights Division of Public Safety issued an alert about high winds on the west end of the city that knocked down a tree and power lines, causing a fire and power outages.
According to a Facebook post, the high winds have caused a transformer fire at Coventry and East Overlook roads, which prompted some power outages.
More than 1,000 customers of FirstEnergy are impacted, with restoration estimated for about 3 p.m.
Police and fire are on the scene and blocking off roads.
The power outage is impacting traffic lights at several intersections, including major crossroads at Cedar and Lee, Euclid Heights Boulevard and Coventry, Euclid Heights Boulevard and Superior, and Washington Boulevard and Lee.
The division of public safety is reminding drivers to treat intersections without power as four-way stops, where cars proceed in the order they arrive at the intersection.
With a lake-effect snow warning in effect for Cuyahoga County, the division of public safety is urging travelers to use caution.
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The Cleveland Heights Community Center will serve as a warming center during power outages, according to the post.
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