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    Fallen trees cause power outage, property damage

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    Power outages were reported by students on East Fifth Street after a tree fell on a main power line. A tree also fell outside the Centennial II complex. (Courtesy of Paola Sablic)

    March 18 Update:

    Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, off-campus students reported gaining power back.

    The Brown and White reached out to LUPD for comment, and did not receive a response.

    Original Reporting

    Power outages and damaged cars were reported by students on East Fifth Street after a tree fell on a main power line at 220 E. Fifth St. 

    A tree also fell outside the Centennial II complex. No Hawk Watch alert has been issued for Lehigh students.

    The front door on the Cigar Lofts on Webster Street shattered after the storm Monday night. There have also been reports of cars and houses being impaled. (Courtesy of Anthony Curialle)

    This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates. 

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