Tree Falls Across Kester Avenue in Sherman Oaks
Tree Blocks Road Near Post Office
A tree fell across Kester Avenue just north of Magnolia Boulevard on Tuesday morning, blocking the road just east of the post office in Sherman Oaks.
Tree’s Location and Damage
The tree formerly stood near the curb on the intersection’s northwest corner, where the USPS’ Sherman Oaks Station is located. The fallen tree did not appear to have damaged any vehicles or caused any injuries.
Response and Safety Measures
Yellow caution tape was stretched across Kester Avenue to alert motorists to the toppled tree, ensuring public safety and preventing any potential accidents.
Photos
[A tree fell Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, across Kester Avenue north of Magnolia Boulevard, next to the U.S. Postal Service’s Sherman Oaks Station post office. (Photo by Carolyn Burt/Southern California News Group/Los Angeles Daily News)]
[The tree split, leaving its trunk in the ground. (Photo by Carolyn Burt/Southern California News Group/Los Angeles Daily News)]
Conclusion
The fallen tree has brought attention to the importance of maintaining and inspecting the trees in our community to prevent such incidents. We hope that no one was injured and that the tree can be safely removed without causing further disruption to the community.
FAQs
- When did the tree fall?
- The tree fell on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
- Where did the tree fall?
- The tree fell across Kester Avenue, just north of Magnolia Boulevard, next to the USPS’ Sherman Oaks Station post office.
- Were there any reported injuries or damage to vehicles?
- No, there were no reported injuries or damage to vehicles as a result of the fallen tree.
