Heat affects overhead wires, causing MAX delays

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As temperatures neared 100 in Portland Saturday afternoon, TriMet reported many of their MAX lines are or may be experiencing delays.

An overhead wire near PSU Urban Center and SW 5th and Mill caused a disruption mid-afternoon, officials said. However, TriMet said they couldn't confirm this was a heat-related issue.

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"TriMet had no reports of sagging wires in the area at the time. In addition, there...