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Fatal Tree Accident Claims Life in Boulder Creek Home
weather2 years ago

Fatal Tree Accident Claims Life in Boulder Creek Home

A rare storm with hurricane-force wind gusts hit the Santa Cruz Mountains, causing a tree to crash into a house and kill a 45-year-old resident, while another person inside managed to escape. Firefighters worked to rescue the trapped individual as trees fell on several houses in the area. The storm brought winds reaching 98 miles-per-hour and caused widespread damage, with crews still clearing debris from Highway 9.

"Stormy Weather: Impact of Heavy Rain and Mudslides in the Bay Area"
weathernatural-disasters2 years ago

"Stormy Weather: Impact of Heavy Rain and Mudslides in the Bay Area"

Heavy overnight rains in the Santa Cruz mountains led to mudslides, downed trees, road closures, and power outages, prompting drivers to take alternate routes. The CHP issued warnings to obey road closure signs and expressed concern about the possibility of more trees falling with additional rain and wind in the forecast. Two accidents were responded to on Highway 17, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.