National Christmas Tree toppled by strong winds near White House
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Heavy winds on Tuesday afternoon knocked down the National Christmas Tree outside the White House. It was upright again a few hours later, the National Park Service said.
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Heavy winds on Tuesday afternoon knocked down the National Christmas Tree outside the White House. It was upright again a few hours later, the National Park Service said.
The National Park Service said the 40-foot tree fell over during a wind gust and that a cable has since been replaced to secure the Norway spruce for Thursday's lighting ceremony.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds. The tree, a 40-foot Norway
The tree, a cut 40-foot Norway spruce from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, replaced the previous tree earlier this month, according to NPS.
Repair crews have installed concrete blocks and cables to secure the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House after the tree blew down. The 40-foot-tall Norway spruce from West Virginia toppled Tuesday afternoon during heavy wind gusts that reached 46 mph at nearby Reagan National Airport…
The National Christmas Tree, a cut Norway spruce placed at President’s Park near the White House earlier this month, toppled over Tuesday due to strong winds in the D.C. area.
By Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — The National Christmas tree was no match for Washington’s gusty weather Tuesday afternoon, toppling over at one point because of high winds. CNN spotted the tree on its side around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, with at least one worker climbing atop the structure.
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