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Car Crushed by Eucalyptus Tree Near Burton Park
Neighbors reported hearing "a very loud crash" that resulted in the damage.
A car was reportedly crushed by a fallen eucalyptus tree on Cedar Street at Burton Park just before the "Summer Concert Series" featuring the band Aja Vu, was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
A family of four was already out of the car and on its way to the concert when the incident occurred. No one was injured.
Neighbors reported hearing "a very loud crash" that resulted in the damage.
These trees have been the subject of debate and slated for removal because they were deemed dangerous.
The topic was brought up Wednesday at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, at which time Parks and Rec Director Doug Long said the issue was on the agenda for the next city council meeting on August 27.
The city had received an arbor's report recommending that the city replace all 23 trees in Burton Park because of their condition. The trees, dating to the infancy of San Carlos, also have historical status.
The Planning Department has the final say on the replacing of the trees, though they were waiting for remarks from the city council.
At the same meeting, San Carlos resident John Hoffmann had called for the removal of a specific eucalyptus tree that he contended rested on city property in the vicinity of Big Canyon Park.
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