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palm tree
Coverage of palm tree in the Nexus archive.
- Gazebo catches fire after lightning strike in SW Miami-Dade; family is thankful home was spared
A gazebo in Southwest Miami-Dade caught fire after a lightning strike hit a palm tree, causing a frond to fall and spark the blaze. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, sparing the family's home from damage, though furniture and a fence were destroyed.
- Palm tree catches fire in Montebello
A palm tree caught fire in Montebello, sending sparks raining down onto nearby rooftops, according to video provided by a neighbor.
- First responders rescue man trapped on top of palm tree
First responders successfully rescued a man who was trapped on top of a palm tree. The incident highlights the effectiveness of emergency response teams in handling unusual rescue situations.