LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Tallahassee police officers said crews are actively working on impacts caused by an underground electrical fire that has caused road damage in the downtown Tallahassee area.
The fire happened in the downtown area, just east of the Capitol complex near the Leon County Courthouse shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, there will be a planned electric service outage in the downtown area to allow crews to safely assess and make repairs. This will impact traffic signals and area buildings.
Officers reported road closures in the area are anticipated to remain throughout the day, including Monroe Street between Jefferson Street and Apalachee Parkway, as well as adjacent roads.
Additionally, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office reported that visitation to the Leon County Detention Facility is temporarily closed until further notice.
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