A Sagging Power Line and an Invasive Tree Caused the Biggest Blackout in North American History

The deciduous tree native to China is known as the “tree of heaven” but in the summer of 2003, it unleashed hell in the ...

Tree sparks fire on powerline in Zeeland following severe storm

Simon Kinyanjui shared a video in Zeeland of a tree branch that made contact with a power line following severe storms.

Tree downs power line, leaving thousands in Southeast Portland without power Tuesday morning

PGE estimates that power will be restored around 9:30 a.m.
Los Angeles Times

Powerful winds down trees and power lines in SoCal; Highway 118 closed in Moorpark

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Powerful Santa Ana winds knocked down trees and ...
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Gardening: Trees 101 – When planting, look up and plan ahead

Lee County Electric Company included a flyer in their latest bill discussing the issue of trees near power lines. When ...
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Strong storms down trees, power lines across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Severe weather pounded parts of Indiana Thursday night, bringing strong winds and rain to the Hoosier State. The National Weather Service received numerous reports as the front swept ...