Around 6pm firefighters were dispatched to reported powerline troubles.  Once on the scene, the company determined that this was a little more than the usual powerline call.  Three poles and a several connections to two apartment complexes had snapped leaving residents in one 3 story and one 2 story apartment complex without power.  Residents suspect a car may have caused the major mishap, but there has been no final word on how it happened.
On Scene: E118(A)
8/18/05: Central Avenue Power Troubles           
E118(A) (L-R) FF. Kilcrease, FF. Boudreaux, Capt. Battaglia, FF. Gaudet, and Op. Hughes