As winds picked up Tuesday afternoon, emergency crews were busy responding to multiple reports of downed trees in Cambria and Morro Bay.
Kay St. between Burton Dr. and Bradford Rd. was closed to traffic while crews responded to a tree that fell into some power lines.
Kay St is closed between Burton Dr and Bradford Rd due to a tree across the roadway with power lines down. @PGE4Me en route. Multiple reports of trees down in the district. Be aware of your surroundings and never approach downed power lines. pic.twitter.com/zRzr3G1NVC
— Cambria Firefighters (@CambriaFire) March 12, 2019
A tree also knocked out some power lines on Dorking Ave. That road was closed between Emerson Rd. and Sandown Pl.
In total, PG&E reported 382 customers without power in Cambria.
Cambria Firefighters said they were responding to multiple reports of downed trees in the area. Cambria Pines Rd. was closed between Buckley Dr. and Kathryn Dr., and Langton St. was also closed between Ardath Dr. and Cowper St. due to fallen trees.
We have multiple hazardous conditions incidents in the district at the moment. Cambria Pines Rd is closed between Buckley Dr and Kathryn Dr. Langton St is closed between Ardath Dr and Cowper St. pic.twitter.com/3jWICtdhKK
— Cambria Firefighters (@CambriaFire) March 13, 2019
On Rodgers Rd., a tree fell onto a home. Firefighters said the residents were evacuated and the road was closed.
Moderate damage to a single structure with no injuries. Residents have been evacuated and the structure will be further assessed. Rodgers Rd will be closed until further notice. pic.twitter.com/MqrgNJf6bz
— Cambria Firefighters (@CambriaFire) March 13, 2019
In Morro Bay, a large tree was reported down at Driftwood St. and Morro Ave.
Janaca Jankovich, who shared photos and a video of the tree on Facebook, says it also took out a power line.
Posted by Janaca Jankovich on Tuesday, March 12, 2019
PG&E reports just one customer without power in that area.
Winds have been reported up to 30 mph in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties Tuesday afternoon. Wind advisories are currently in place for both counties.
Winds reaching 30+ mph right now in SLO, Santa Barbara Counties. A wind advisory turns to a high wind warning overnight for Santa Barbara County with gusts up to 60 mph possible. pic.twitter.com/VwC63S57eo
— Kelsey McFarland (@KelseyMarie_TV) March 13, 2019
