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'The Tree Is Literally Inside Of The House': Wind Causes Tree To Destroy East Oak Lane Home

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A large tree crashed right through the side of a home in East Oak Lane on Friday. The incident happened on the 1300 block of 71st Street.

The homeowner says a strong gust of wind brought the tree downright into his kitchen.

"The tree is literally inside of the house, rain water is falling in the house," homeowner Lyndell Mason said.

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There is a lot of damage but no one was hurt.

Crews are also working to restore power in that neighborhood.

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