Wednesday night, powerful winds in Los Angeles toppled trees and scaffolding, disrupting traffic and cutting power to thousands of residents.
Tree Damage
Toppled trees were seen in North Hollywood, where a driver crashed into a fallen tree, and in Granada Hills, where a tree fell onto a parked car.
Scaffolding Collapse
In the Fairfax district, strong winds caused scaffolding to collapse. Some of the structure fell onto the construction site, while other pieces landed on the sidewalk of La Brea Avenue. Crews worked overnight to clear the debris.
Power Outages
SoCal Edison reported that power outages affected approximately 2,200 customers in Windsor Hills and about 60 customers in West Hollywood. Power has since been restored.
Key Takeaways
- Powerful winds toppled trees and scaffolding across Los Angeles.
- Damage included a driver collision in North Hollywood and a car struck in Granada Hills.
- Power outages impacted 2,200 customers in Windsor Hills and 60 in West Hollywood, now restored.
The storm’s force left significant damage in several neighborhoods, but utility crews quickly restored power after the wind subsided.
