Tree Down on Main Street – August 1, 2020

At 19:09, Abingdon Fire was dispatched to a tree down on East Main Street. The tree fell out of the yard of the historic Cave House and onto Main Street, the tree covered up and damaged 6 vehicles that were parked along the street and traveling down Main Street. Fire personnel and Abingdon Public Works employees worked for several hours to remove the limbs and brush from the vehicles and roadway. No injuries were reported. Most of the parked vehicles affected belonged to patrons of the local restaurants in the Courthouse District. Chief 201, Chief 202, Rescue Engine 205, Brush 208, Battalion 209 and Utility 210 responded along with units from the Washington County Life Saving Crew, Abingdon Police Department and Abingdon Public Works.