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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Liberty City family deals with storm damage and power outage

A Liberty City family is managing significant home damage and a power outage after a tree crashed through their roof during Friday night storms. The homeowner is currently using buckets to mitigate water damage while awaiting repairs before further rain arrives.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the immediate impact of severe weather on local residential infrastructure and the resulting utility service disruptions for 27 customers in the area.

Key Facts

  • A tree fell through the roof of a home on Northwest 69th Street in Liberty City during Friday night storms.
  • The fallen tree caused structural damage to the home's bathroom roof.
  • The incident resulted in a power outage for 27 Florida Power and Light customers.
  • The homeowner is using buckets to collect water entering through holes in the roof.
  • No injuries were reported as a result of the tree falling.
  • The tree has been removed from the electrical lines.

Who's Mentioned

locationLiberty City“Neighborhood in Northwest Miami-Dade where the incident occurred.”organizationFlorida Power and Light“Utility provider reporting 27 customers affected by the outage.”personCamilla Shanks McDowell“Homeowner whose property was damaged by a fallen tree.”