Tree Falls, Power Out, Heat Wave | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A massive tree in Raleigh’s Glenwood Avenue collapsed Friday afternoon, taking out power lines and plunging hundreds into heat without AC—no storm needed, just brutal heat and drought weakening the tree. Residents heard a boom and saw chaos as downed poles littered the street. Duke Energy estimates full power restoration by 1 AM, with road closures until Saturday afternoon. Nature’s quiet fury reminds us how fragile our systems are—and how vital it is to hydrate our trees. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…