New video shows a downed power line arcing in Memphis, Tennessee as tens of thousands of people have reported power outages on Thursday. A major winter storm stretching more than 2,000 miles is sweeping across the country with several states of emergencies now in effect. Complete storm coverage tonight. https://abcn.ws/34b0FtM | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

A viewer sent us this video of a power line arcing on the ground, creating a big power flash, near OJ Watson Park in south Wichita. Evergy reports that about 1,850 customers in the area are without power. Officials warn to never approach or come into contact with a downed power line. It can cause serious injury or death. | KAKE News

July 29th, our crew was at the scene of a power line arcing near Bowling USA on Brownswitch Road; the night sky was illuminated! Cleco took care of us. #SlidellFire | St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1

Power lines arcing

An arcing powerline sparked a fire on Southeast 91st Avenue Monday afternoon, burning a section of asphalt but causing no structural damage or injuries. Fire crews quickly responded around 4:24 p.m. near the old Marshall High School campus to extinguish the flames and secure the area. The live wire, which was still arcing and sparking in the intersection, posed a hazard, but no injuries have been reported. Authorities worked to safely restore power, and PGE was on scene at the time. Click the li