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Ethan Quillen, Michigan Firefighter Dead from Fallen Power Line as Nearly 1 Million Are Without Power amid Storm

A Michigan firefighter is dead after a power line struck him during a winter storm in the state, authorities said.

“Ethan was selfless, kind, loving, hard working, and so much more,” the page continued, adding: “Firefighter Ethan Quillen will always be remembered for his endless love for his wife and daughter. For his love for his country and his community.”

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Branches from fallen trees on the sidewalk following an ice storm in Berkley, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Nearly 800,000 homes and businesses in Michigan lost power after an extreme ice storm tore down thousands of electricity lines, snapped utility poles and toppled trees.

Quillen’s death came about as Michigan residents dealt with a massive winter storm that brought rain, snow and ice into the area.

As of Friday morning,712,570 customers of over 5 million tracked remain without power, per PowerOutage.US.

In a statement on Twitter, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote, “I’d like tothank the utility crews who worked tirelessly during the night to restore power linesand improve road conditions throughout Michigan.”

Fallen tree branches following an ice storm in Berkley, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Nearly 800,000 homes and businesses in Michigan lost power after an extreme ice storm tore down thousands of electricity lines, snapped utility poles and toppled trees

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source: people.com