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Nicole's winds cause downed power lines on Georgia Avenue in West Palm Beach

2000 block of Georgia Avenue temporarily closed

downed power lines on Georgia Avenue in West Palm Beach, Nov. 9, 2022

West Palm Beach Police Department

A stretch of Georgia Avenue in West Palm Beach is closed after a tree limb fell on top of a house, sending the power lines to the ground.

By: Monica Magalhaes

Posted at 5:28 PM, Nov 09, 2022

and last updated 2022-11-09 18:44:11-05

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Downed power lines caused by Tropical Storm Nicole winds prompted a road closure Wednesday evening in West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach police said power lines were downed on Georgia Avenue after a large tree branch fell on top of a power line causing a small electrical fire.

The 2000 block of Georgia Avenue is temporarily closed while FPL crews work on restoring power.

No injuries were reported.

#weather #TrafficAlert 2000 block Georgia Avenue closed due to powerlines that were brought down on a house by a tree in windy conditions. @WPBfire is on scene - no injuries reported. #TropicalStormNicole pic.twitter.com/Edo6CQ1qvq
— West Palm Beach Police Department (@WestPalmPD) November 9, 2022