From staff reports
A fallen tree damaged a home and displaced a Beaufort family Monday night.
Crews from the Burton Fire District responded to a report indicating that a large tree had fallen on a single-wide mobile home off Morrall Drive causing heavy damage. The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m.
A family of five, including four children, escaped the home without injury. The Red Cross was called to assist with housing for the family.
According to the Burton Fire District, this is the third such incident in their jurisdiction this year.
A tree fell on a home in the Majestic Mobile Home Park in January. The family was forced to escape through a window. The Red Cross assisted the family of nine, including six children, with housing.
In April, Burton firefighters responded to several reports of downed trees that impacted homes in the Habersham community. Damages were minor and none of the residents were displaced.
