San Francisco, CA
Fallen tree downs powerlines in SF, delays Muni line
The downed tree caused the San Francisco Fire Department to close Church Street between Cesar Chavez Street and 26th Street after the tree fell at about 1 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO – Traffic was closed to vehicles and pedestrians on a portion of Church Street in San Francisco’s Mission District on Saturday after a tree fell onto power lines.
What we know:
The downed tree caused the San Francisco Fire Department to close Church Street between Cesar Chavez Street and 26th Street after the tree fell at about 1 p.m.
Power for 27 customers was shut off by PG&E while repairs were being made.
The response:
Crews from the utility and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency responded to clear the tree.
Traffic was closed in both directions while the tree blocked the J Muni line.
The SFMTA said in an alert that the line was clear to resume normal service at about 3:15 p.m.
The Source: San Francisco Fire Department