Tree Crashes Into Olney Home, Downs Wires; Red Cross Responds

March 16, 2026 | Olney, MD

A large tree has toppled onto a residence, inflicting structural damage and severing phone lines nearby. The event unfolded around 10:02 p.m. on March 16. Emergency crews, including Truck 725, responded promptly to survey the damage and mitigate risks from the fallen wires.

Truck 725 On Scene tree down onto a house w/ phone wires down, damage to house. Request Red Cross.

Officials have summoned the Red Cross to aid the impacted residents. No injuries were noted, though authorities caution the public to steer clear of the site until it is stabilized.

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