GLENHAVEN, Calif. – Traffic was stopped for more than an hour along Highway 20 Saturday afternoon after a big oak tree crashed to earth, blocking both lanes of the road.
The California Highway Patrol put out the call for assistance to local firefighters in clearing the tree, located on Highway 20 at Lakeview Drive, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to radio reports.
The tree had two trunks, one of which was reported to be 3 feet in diameter, according to the CHP and firefighters at the scene.
Traffic was backed up for miles – stretching all the way back to Clearlake Oaks on one side – as Northshore Fire, Cal Fire and Caltrans worked to clear the roadway. Larger chainsaws had to be brought in to cut up the tree.
Officials said no motorists were injured by the falling tree.
Video by John Jensen, who also contributed to this story.
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