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Storm Takes Down Tree, Knocks Out Power In Montgomery Co: MCFRS
Tuesday's storm: Montgomery residents shouldn't pick up fallen tree branches due to an increased risk of electric shock, fire officials say.
BETHESDA, MD — Neighborhoods in Montgomery County are cleaning up debris after a severe thunderstorm rolled through the area Tuesday evening.
In Chevy Chase, dozens of homes are without power after a large tree fell onto a house, according to WJLA. Fortunately, the home was unoccupied, says Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Tree into unoccupied house - 3200blk Leland St, Chevy Chase, tree through the house (property damage) & wires down throughout Chevy Chase neighborhood, No injuries reported pic.twitter.com/FaFMJRNga2
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 7, 2019
Pepco is actively working to restore power in the area.
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Fire and rescue officials are advising residents not to move tree branches, as it could lead to an electric shock.
Montgomery County - There are some reports of wires, branches & trees down throughout @MontgomeryCoMD area, particularly Downcounty areas @MCFRS advises not to attempt to move branches for fear of electric shock. Scattered power outages continue throughout the County pic.twitter.com/OxgaaC8Fs1
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 7, 2019
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