BRADFORD — Investigators say a black bear caused a small wildfire in the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania by climbing a utility pole and knocking down some power lines.

Firefighters from Lafayette and Corydon townships responded to the fire about 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Penelec officials determined the bear was electrocuted when they responded. Lafayette Township Fire Chief Don Fowler said that investigators believe the bear might have detected a buzzing noise from the wires and climbed the pole thinking there was a beehive.