Tree falls on house in Penn Hills

Experiences with fallen trees more than a little unsettling

Months ago, about half of my neighbor’s tree fell in the night. I was unaware of what happened until the next morning. It landed right in the middle of the road as if unseen hands had lowered it straight down the center of the road. It didn’t hurt anything or anybody. The other rotten vine-covered half was still standing. We all knew in the neighborhood that it was just a matter of time before what was left of the tree came down. When it happene…

Tree falls on house in Penn Hills

A woman said she was in the house with her son and dogs when she heard the tree start cracking Monday.