BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — A huge tree crashed onto a home early Friday morning in Beaver Falls.
The 80-foot tree fell along Sixth Avenue, coming to rest against the side of the home.
PHOTOS: 80-foot tall tree falls onto Beaver County home
Homeowner Bob Brickner said the tree smashed through the roof and damaged a bathroom and bedroom.
Brickner said his stepson woke him up just after midnight.
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“My house shook last night and we jumped up and ran out. He said the tree fell. I thought he meant the Christmas tree,” Brickner said.
From the outside of the home, damage could be seen to the gutter and siding, and branches are scattered throughout the yard.
A look at the tree roots/tree resting on side of home in Beaver Falls. Homeowner says the damage is in the thousands. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/AVdO2kmhLv
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Firefighters told Brickner that it had been raining very hard and winds kicked up before the tree toppled.
A neighboring home was also damaged, but no one was hurt.
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