Crews work on ‘monstrous repairs’ from downed trees across Seattle area

BELLEVUE, SEATTLE — Strong winds on Thursday knocked out power and caused damage in some areas of Western Washington.

In Bellevue, a massive tree fell and blocked Southeast 10th Street.

One woman told us that at about 2 p.m., part of their neighbor’s maple tree fell over their driveway and damaged two of their cars. Their power was also cut.

In Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood, fallen trees blocked traffic along Lake City Way Northeast and 95th Street.

Seattle City Light crews were out doing what they described as “monstrous repairs” in the South Beacon Hill area as well.

“Multiple crews have been at it since midday yesterday, clearing brush, repairing and replacing poles and cross arms, & reconnecting wire to restore power to remaining customers affected by yesterday’s winds,” City Light described.

Crews also had to deal with downed power lines at both locations.

No injuries were reported.

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