OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two football fans suffered electrical burns after they raised a flag pole into a high-voltage power line at the Oakland Coliseum.
Fire officials tell the Oakland Tribune (http://bit.ly/PzI4a2) alcohol may have been a factor in Sunday morning's accident, and that the injuries were not considered life threatening.
Fire Department Battalion Chief Darin White said the pole was at least 20 feet tall, but he wasn't sure what sort of flag the fans were hoisting ahead of the game between the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburg Steelers.
Pacific Gas & Electric said the transmission line was 115 kilovolt.
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