Power Restored After Massive Tree Falls in Vienna Neighborhood

PHOTOS of downed tree, power crews courtesy of Fran Griffin

Special to Vienna Patch from Fran Griffin

VIENNA, VA -- A massive oak tree fell about 4 p.m. Sunday on Moore Avenue, just a few yards west of Park Street in Vienna, knocking out power to 52 homes.

Power was restored at about 2 a.m. Monday.

The tree toppled on a sunny summer day from the south side of Moore to the north side, completely blocking the street. Moore Avenue is the detour for Park Street, which is closed from Moore to Maple, so there is much more traffic there now.

Fortunately the tall tree, which looked to be at least 60 feet tall, did not hit any houses, cars or pedestrians, but came crashing down on a fence. It took down power lines, causing the power outage to 52 households.

Town of Vienna crews managed to cut up and remove the trunk in the street. Moore Avenue between Park and Cottage streets remained closed while Dominion Power worked to restore power to customers.