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Town of University Park
Wednesday July 29th, 2026 :: 10:24 a.m. EDT

Alert

Avoid Wells Pkwy & College Heights Dr due to smoking wires. FD on scene awaiting Pepco. Use alternate routes.

The University Park Police Department advises residents to avoid the area of Wells Parkway and College Heights Drive due to smoking electrical wires.

The Fire Department is on scene and is awaiting the arrival of Pepco. Please avoid the area, use an alternate route if possible, and do not approach or touch any wires.

There is no known threat to the public outside the immediate area. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

University Park Police Department

Instructions:

Avoid Wells Pkwy & College Heights Dr due to smoking wires. FD on scene awaiting Pepco. Use alternate routes.

Address/Location
Town of University Park
6724 Baltimore Ave
University Park, MD 20782

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-277-0050

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Road Closure

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