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Road blocked after tree falls in southwest Atlanta, knocks wires down
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Sachs, Steve Gehlbach , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at Cascade Terrace, where Atlanta Fire Rescue personnel responded on Wednesday morning.
A road in southwest Atlanta was blocked after a large tree fell, bringing down wires and a power pole. The incident occurred at Cascade Terrace, where Atlanta Fire Rescue personnel responded on Wednesday morning. Crews were working to clear the road, and a photographer was on the scene to capture the efforts.
Portions of the tree were cut down to facilitate easier removal, and wires from nearby powerlines were visible on the ground. The power pole was also knocked over in the incident. Further details about the incident, including when the road is expected to be fully cleared, are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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