18-wheeler takes down power lines, sparks fire Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 1:37 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2013 An 18-wheeler that took power lines down on 11th Street near College this morning has blocked all lanes of traffic for the remainder of the day. The 18-wheeler was exiting a strip mall when low hanging power lines caught onto the 18-wheeler, Beaumont Fire Department Chief Eric Champman said. The power lines sparked and caused a palm tree to catch fire, but Champman said no injuries have been reported. Power is expected to be restored to surrounding businesses by the end of today, Champman said. IMakris@beaumontenterprise.com Twitter.com/imakris