Residents escape as tree falls between 2 homes in Old Louisville

  • Source: WAVE-TV NBC 3 Louisville
  • Published: 05/05/2021 12:00 AM

Fire crews responded early Tuesday morning to a tree that had toppled over and fell onto two homes in Old Louisville, causing a small fire. MetroSafe dispatchers said the call came in around 7:53 a.m. Tuesday to the 1400 block of St. James Court, close to the fountain. Crews on scene with Louisville Fire and Rescue told WAVE 3 News the tree came down behind the house and fell between two residences. One of the families said they smelled smoke and noticed a fire had started in their attic. Louisville Gas & Electric were sent to cut power to the house while the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.



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