photo by: Nick Krug

A power line rests near the ground in an alleyway in the 1300 block between Tennessee and Ohio streets, Monday, May 23, 2016.

A downed power line sparked a small fire at a house near 14th and Tennessee streets Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

A large tree limb brought down a power line in 1300 block between Tennessee and Ohio streets shortly before 3 p.m., Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Capt. Ben Dennis said.

Around 3:30 p.m., firefighters were called to a small house fire at 1333 Tennessee Street. Dennis said the power line sparked a small fire on the second floor of the house. That fire was quickly extinguished, no injuries were reported and damage was minimal, Dennis said.

Downed electrical pole and large tree branches in westside alley behind 1300 block of Tenn. @LJWorld pic.twitter.com/5HPm2wPWed

— Nick Krug (@nickkrug) May 23, 2016

A total of 75 customers were without power in the area as of 3:30 p.m., according to Westar Energy’s website. Electricity was expected to be restored by 5 p.m., the website said.

As of 4 p.m., Tennessee Street had been reopened to one lane of traffic.

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