Homeowner’s narrow escape as Storm Boelo batters Lancaster and Morecambe

The large chestnut tree fell onto the house near Westfield Memorial village, damaging part of the property.

Photographer Josh Brandwood who was at the scene said: “I spoke to the homeowner, Richard, who told me that at 6.50am he was in the kitchen making a cup of tea when he heard a loud bang.

"He later discovered that a large tree had fallen from the War Memorial Village, adjacent to his home, striking the corner of the property and causing damage.

“Police were first on the scene and cordoned off the road. The road remained closed while workers remove the fallen tree and debris.”

Storm Boelo brought down a tree where Quarry Road meets Dumbarton Road (next to the Premier Shop) in Lancaster.

Luckily the tree didn't fall on nearby properties or pedestrians.

A tree fell down onto Ashton Road on Sunday.

Part of a tree came down on Longmarsh Lane in Lancaster.

The Lancaster to Morecambe cycleway was blocked on the section managed by United Utilities by fallen trees.

Lancaster City Council were aware of a number of fallen trees along the route.

Fire crews had a high volume of weather-related incidents across Lancashire as a result of the storm.

Grandmother Lisa Roberts said she had been left in tears after a tree fell on her car in Heysham.

She said nobody was injured.

In Caton half of a tree came down on top of a car.

A tree fell onto the roof of Woody's snack bar at Crook o’ Lune and the car park was closed due to the storm damage.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis near Lancaster had a busy day on Sunday keeping the animals safe and warm during the storm and accompanying power outage.

A spokesman for Lakeland Wildlife Oasis said: “All our animals and staff are safe and sound, and we've been busy clearing a lot of debris and making repairs to damaged enclosures.

"The main damage being two large limbs of our giant weeping willow tree landing on our African Aviary.

“The power has been restored across site this afternoon but we've still got a lot more debris clearing and enclosure repair work on Monday but we do hope to be open as usual again.

“If you are visiting us, please be aware that whilst our team are working hard to clear up after the storm, there may still be a twigs, branches and leaves on the pathways as their work will be prioritising our animal habitats.

“We look forward to welcoming you this half term, and hopefully the worst of the weather is now behind us.”

Williamson Park closed all their facilities on Sunday due to Storm Boelo.

A notice said: “Caution, due to strong winds, there is an increased risk of falling trees and branches. Please use caution and do not enter the park. Park access may be restricted as a number of trees have fallen.”

The majority of the Ben-my-Chree's crossings were cancelled on Sunday from Heysham to the Isle of Man.

Lancaster City Council said their teams dealt with 17 fallen or dangerous trees across the weekend, including incidents in Lancaster, Morecambe and Yealand.

A spokesman for Lancaster City Council said on their Facebook page: “A huge thank you to all our teams who were out in atrocious weather over the weekend responding to the impact of Storm Boelo.

"With further stormy weather on the way, crews remain on standby.

"Storm boards will also remain in place in Morecambe as a precaution and to prevent water, sand and shingle from being washed onto the road.

“If you're visiting the promenade over the coming days, please take extra care and keep away from large waves.”

If you find a fallen or dangerous tree that’s blocking a public road or pavement, please contact Lancashire County Council on 0300 123 6780 or report it via their ‘Report It’ service at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/report-it/

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