Landslide Knocks Out Power In City NeighborhoodPOSTED: 12:43 am EDT April 4,
2007 PITTSBURGH -- A landslide knocked out power in Squirrel Hill Tuesday night and Wednesday. Slideshow Images From the Scene The landslide occurred in the 3800 block of Beechwood Boulevard and took down trees and power lines to about 12 homes.Dozens of workers from Duquesne Light worked throughout Wednesday to get power back to the homes.Homes were evacuated Tuesday night as a precaution, authorities said.Dirt and rock continues to fall from the hillside, and trees continue to be uprooted, which means problems could get worse for residents in the area, authorities said.Homeowners who own the land where the landslide occurred said they are responsible for clearing the debris, which could cost thousands. Related Links: More County NewsGet RSS | E-Mail Alerts Copyright 2007 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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