Crime & Safety

Tree Topples Over Wires In Seattle

Police said the incident happened in the 2400 block of S Columbian​.

SEATTLE, WA -- A tree toppled over Saturday morning in Seattle. Police said the incident happened in the 2400 block of S Columbian.

The tree knocked down wires and blew a transformer in the 4800 block of S Angeline, police said.

The public was asked to avoid the area as crews clear the roadway.

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