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Bartow family displaced after crane meant to remove dangerous tree destroys home: 'It was very scary'

An 80-ton crane collapsed during oak tree removal, causing major damage and displacing the Fitzwater family, with repairs expected to take six to eight months, officials said.

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Homeowner Scott Fitzwater said a large branch from the towering water oak came crashing through the roof over his bedroom in the middle of the night.

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Bartow family displaced after crane meant to remove dangerous tree destroys home: 'It was very scary'

Homeowner Scott Fitzwater said a large branch from the towering water oak came crashing through the roof over his bedroom in the middle of the night.

·Washington, United States
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Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home

A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.

·Florida, United States
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FOX13news broke the news in Florida, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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