Tree falls on power lines near Elmwood Ave, Erie County NY

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/29/2025 09:26 AM

Elmwood Ave, New York

As discussed during the dispatch call, a large pine tree fell on power lines near Elmwood Ave, breaking a utility pole. National Grid and a tree service were called to the scene for repairs and cleanup. Emergency crews are checking the surrounding area for additional hazards.

Audio|Heard on: Town of Evans Police & Fire

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00:13

Transcript:

00:00

For Elmwood, large pine tree down on power lines, snapped pole (number withheld).

00:07

We'll need National Grid here and probably Tree Service to clean this up.

00:11

We're just going to comb the area.

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Elmwood Ave, New York

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Tree falls on power lines near Elmwood Ave, Erie County NY

As discussed during the dispatch call, a large pine tree fell on power lines near Elmwood Ave, breaking a utility pole. National Grid and a tree service were called to the scene for repairs and cleanup. Emergency crews are checking the surrounding area for additional hazards.

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