Homes damaged by large tree

Two homes in Ryans Rd, Umina, have been damaged after a large tree fell through one of the houses at around 9:30pm on Sunday, September 29.

The property is on a steep incline with the house being a two story pole home.

The tree was estimated to be approximately 70 to 80 metres tall and had fallen from a position about 30 metres higher up the slope behind the house.

The tree fell through the left side of the house completely destroying two bedrooms, the roof and causing the second floor to collapse.

A neighbour's property was also damaged.

After clearance by SES, police forced entry to ensure no-one was inside.

The owner was eventually contacted and an operation to remove the tree was organised.

Website, 30 Sep 2013

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