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City Announces It Is Retaining Independent Arborist to Investigate Why Tree Fell, Injuring 8 Children

Published on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | 8:07 am
 
Photo: Pasadena Fire Department

The City of Pasadena is retaining a private, independent arborist to inspect a large pine tree that collapsed Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Brookside Park near the Kidspace Museum, injuring eight children, two critically. The City is hiring the arborist to help determine why the tree fell.

Pasadena Police and Fire personnel rushed to the scene Tuesday in a collaborative, joint rescue operation. The two children with critical injuries were transported to LA County-USC Medical Center.

“On behalf of the City, I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the injured children, especially those still hospitalized, and their families. We are praying for their full recovery,” Pasadena Mayor  Terry Tornek said.

“Our public spaces, especially the Arroyo, are unique and draw thousands of visitors each day, so it is a priority for the City to maintain both the beauty and safety of our parks and open spaces for all to enjoy,” Mayor Tornek said.

The City’s certified arborist with the Department of Public Works conducted a preliminary assessment of the downed tree yesterday and could find no conclusive reasons for its fall.

City Manager Michael J. Beck praised the personnel from the police and fire departments for their swift, joint rescue operation. “I’m proud of the Pasadena Police and Fire Department personnel and Kidspace staff for their quick response to the incident,” he said.

The tree fell at about 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, striking a group of elementary school-aged children who were outside the museum. Six children were treated at the scene and released to their parents, while two others were transported to LA County-USC Medical Center. A third child was reportedly taken to the same hospital by relatives and was later released.

The area around the accident site has been secured and will remain closed to the public until further notice. Pasadena has an “urban forest” of about 60,000 City-owned trees in parks, open spaces, along city streets and at public buildings.

The City conducts regular maintenance and care for all of the City trees. The City has continued to maintain the grass, trees and vegetation in all City parks during the drought.

 

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