Firefighters Rescue Trapped Resident After Tree Falls On Cherokee Home

HOLLY SPRINGS, GA — A resident who was trapped after a tree fell on their home was rescued Tuesday night in Holly Springs, Cherokee County fire officials said Wednesday.

The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. The Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services did not pinpoint a specific location.

When firefighters arrived, officials said they discovered a "complex situation."

A resident, who was not injured, was not able to escape the home, fire officials said.

The downed tree caused a power outage in the home, the department said.

Crews worked to illuminate the area and were able to extricate the resident without incident, fire officials said.

It is unknown what caused the tree to fall.

"Mission driven and highly trained, our crews are always ready to respond," fire officials said.