Firefighters responding to a house fire east of Reedley Thursday night were forced to temporarily pull back after discovering downed power lines, CalFire.

Crews responded to the fire near Dinuba and Pederson avenues, where Engine 71 arrived to find heavy fire on the front and side of the residence.

During a walk around the structure, firefighters discovered downed power lines. Crews were pulled back for safety until Pacific Gas and Electric could arrive and de-energize the lines.

No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.

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