Power has been restored to the majority of homes after thunderstorms hit part of the state Saturday night, but recovery might take longer for one Westport family .
A large tree fell on the roof of the Wesport home during the fast moving thunderstorm that hit the city between 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Westport Fire Department.
No one was injured, the fire department said on Facebook.
Fewer than two Eversource customers are without power in Westport as of 8 a.m. Sunday, compared to nearly 550 around 11 p.m. Saturday.
Firefighters responded within about 45 minutes to 18 calls for burning power lines, trees resting on power lines and carbon monoxide issues, according to the department.
The storm also damaged Sherwood Island State Park, forcing the park to close on Sunday. Photos from the Westport Fire Department show flames in the brush at the park due to downed wires.
Just under 600 Eversource customers are without power as of 8 a.m. Sunday, compared to 740 customers around 11 p.m. Saturday. The majority of those households are in the central part of the state.
Only 25 United Illuminating customers do not have power as of 8 a.m., compared to 1,482 customers around 11 p.m. Saturday. All but two of those customers is in West Haven.
Meanwhile, some Norwalk homes are still waiting for power to come back. The majority of affected customers have had power restored, but those on Ann Street and North Main Street can expect power back later Sunday, according to South Norwalk Electric & Water.
from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Tree-falls-on-Westport-home-power-restored-to-14061983.php
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