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Crash, downed power lines, brush fire snarl traffic in Novato
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Kiley Russell | Bay City News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Some people were left without power, with the number of affected customers reported to be in the thousands.
S. Highway 101, affecting the Novato area. The event involved a vehicle and a power pole, resulting in damage and a loss of electricity for some residents.
The incident happened during the morning, and by the afternoon, most services had been restored. Some people were left without power, with the number of affected customers reported to be in the thousands. Further information about the incident, including the cause and any injuries sustained, is available from local news sources, such as NBC Bay Area.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A traffic incident occurred on U.S. Highway 101, affecting the Novato area. The event involved a vehicle and a power pole, resulting in damage and a loss of electricity for some residents. The…
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