Fallen Tree Causes Second Power Outage in Raleigh Neighborhood
A fallen tree on Leesville Road in Raleigh caused a power outage, marking the second such incident in the neighborhood within a week. The tree blocked part of the road and damaged power lines.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 31, 2026 —
A fallen tree on Leesville Road in Raleigh has resulted in a power outage, becoming the second incident of its kind in the neighborhood within the past week. The tree fell and blocked a portion of the road, also causing damage to nearby power lines.
The specific timing of the outage and the extent of the damage to the power infrastructure were not immediately provided. It is also unclear if any utility companies have been dispatched to clear the tree and restore power.
This event follows a similar incident in the same neighborhood just last week, also involving a fallen tree that led to a power disruption. The repeated occurrences raise questions about tree maintenance or potential environmental factors affecting trees in the area.
Further details regarding the cause of the tree’s fall, the duration of the power outage, and the response from local authorities or utility providers were not available at the time of reporting.
Story summarized from the original created by Tamara Scott on abc11.com, see more information here.
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