Lake Placid Worker Recovering After Powerline Incident

A Lake Placid electrical worker suffered serious burns while repairing an underground powerline last Friday, prompting an emergency airlift to a burn unit. Mayor Art Devlin confirmed the incident and shared that the worker is now “on the mend,” while honoring the family’s request for privacy. The village is ensuring other crews remain supported and essential services uninterrupted. Devlin praised first responders for their critical role in securing the best possible outcome — a sobering reminder of the daily risks taken to keep communities powered and running. Wishing the worker a full, speedy recovery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/412008f78a3151e8