Crime & Safety

Tree Falls on Northridge Pet Hospital; No Injuries

A tree fell onto a one-story building housing the Northridge Pet Hospital today, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.

Firefighters were sent to 8615 Lindley Ave. at 11:19 a.m., Katherine Main of the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

It was unclear what caused the tree to fall, though offshore winds were forecast to be blowing at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph.

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City building inspectors and animal services officers were notified, Main said.

--City News Service

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