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Kelso, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Kelso Police responded to a tree onto a house with power lines down at 7:46 Tuesday evening in the 100 block of Union Way. Responders arrived and advised all neighboring residents to remain inside. Firefighters requested Cowlitz County PUD to respond and secure power to the homes. Firefighters confirmed that the family was able to vacate the home and were safely inside a neighbor’s house. Cowlitz County PUD arrived and shut the power off to the area and secured the downed lines. Fire officials estimate the tree size to be 3 feet in diameter.
The family of five and their dog will stay with family in the area until the morning. American Red Cross has been contacted and will assist the family with housing and other needs. No injuries were reported.