Branch briefly knocks out power on Oakland Avenue East

Published 6:22 am Friday, June 21, 2013

A large tree branch fell on this home at 1627 Oakland Ave. E sometime after 5 a.m. today. Homeowner Chris Stundahl said high winds likely broke the branch. Though the branch rests on Stundahl’s house, damage was only minor and limited to the siding. Power was briefly knock out on the block.

A large tree branch fell on this home at 1627 Oakland Ave. E sometime after 5 a.m. today. — Matt Peterson/matt.peterson@austindailyherald.com

A large tree branch fell on a home at 1627 Oakland Ave. E sometime after 5 a.m. today, briefly knocking out power for nearby residents.

Homeowner Chris Stundahl said high winds likely broke the branch. Though the branch rests on Stundahl’s house, damage was only minor and limited to the siding. Power was only out for a short time.

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