BREAKING: Tree Down On House, Limbs And Powerlines Down
(Photos by Chelsea Los)
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Warsaw Fire Department has responded to a tree down on a house at 1840 South SR 25.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Mike Wilson reports a large tree limb fell on the back of the residence, breaking a skylight. The glass struck an occupant of the residence and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital as a precaution.
Fire departments throughout the county, as well as police agencies and county highway department, are responding to a number of calls of limbs down, trees downed, low hanging wires and wires down, along with numerous slide offs. Downed trees and/or power lines are blocking some roads and streets, which have been closed until crews can respond.
To report power outages in your area, contact REMC here. NIPSCO customers can report outages here and check current outages here.
Motorist are urged to use caution when driving.
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- The State Highway Department blocked off a short path down US Highway 6 due to a downed tree.
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- Limbs littered the path to Syracuse Lakeside Park.
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- A large tree limb came down on top of three power lines, causing the lines to spark and smoke. Turkey Creek Fire Territory blocked off the road on North Long Drive, Syracuse.
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- Syracuse Lake churned up large white caps as the wind whipped the water against the seawall.
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- Limbs and branches littered the roads throughout the county.
