An unexpected incident in the Victoria Park neighborhood occurred Friday morning when a large tree fell, narrowly avoiding a nearby home but causing significant damage to a sedan. The tree, originating from a construction site, crashed along Northeast 17th Way and Fifth Street in Fort Lauderdale, startling local residents with its loud descent.
The community expressed relief that the incident resulted in no injuries and only minimal damage to surrounding structures. Cleanup efforts were still underway late Friday afternoon as crews worked to clear the debris from the area.