NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Firefighters believe heavy winds and rot are to blame for a tree falling onto a home in Newton.
The tree snapped at its core and fell onto the home located on Brentwood Avenue.
The home sustained heavy damage to the rear and side of the building.
The homeowner said that his family is very lucky that no one was injured.
“Not expected but the whole family is safe. I’ve got family in the area, so we should be okay,” said homeowner Joe Levin.
Crews have blocked off the home with yellow caution tape.
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