Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicate a tree has fallen near 18520 Old Coast Highway in Fort Bragg blocking the roadway, downing powerlines, and affecting multiple utility poles in the immediate area.
There are power outages in the area as seen on the PG&E outage map causing nearly 1,000 residents currently be without power.
PG&E is on scene and has released Fort Bragg Fire Department personnel. Mendocino County roads have been requested to remove the fallen tree.
UPDATE 3:53 p.m.: Mendocino County roads will be closing Old Coast Highway until tomorrow when they predict the tree can be successfully removed.
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Thanks for the great reporting