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Burbank parks report 139 trees lost, several facilities closed after high winds
Summary
Parks Department reported storm damage including 139 trees lost and nearly 200 reports of broken branches; multiple parks and facilities remain closed while crews and contractors work to clear debris and assess safety.
The Burbank Parks and Recreation Department reported that high winds tied to nearby fires and weather events damaged public trees and facilities, leaving several sites closed and crews working long shifts to clear debris.
"We, in the city have, lost a 139 trees," Department Director Marie Marcela Garcia said during the Jan. 9 Parks and Recreation Board meeting, adding staff had received "nearly 200 reports of large broken bench branches." Garcia said city and contracted crews have been working…
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