Winds Topple Trees In Le Mars

(Le Mars) — Strong winds that blew in Le Mars Sunday afternoon caused several trees to topple, especially in the southeast part of town.  A tree landed on a parked van at 823 4th Avenue Southeast, at 420 South Lynn a tree was uprooted and hit a garage and house.  At 507 Lee Drive a tree fell on some power lines, causing a small fire, prompting the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department to respond.  Another tree fell on a fence or dog kennel at 906 4th Avenue southeast. Several smaller branches were down throughout the town.  Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department said there were no reports of damage in rural Plymouth County.

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