Massive downed tree blocks Northridge street

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A massive tree that came crashing down during Thursday's storm was still blocking a street in Northridge on Friday.

The large tree toppled down in the 13600 block of Blackhawk Street, blocking the roadway.
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Crews said it was going to take several hours to cut it up and remove it.
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The ground was very saturated because of the heavy rain, and trees weakened by years of drought sometimes fall in those conditions.