UPDATE: Tree falls, causes power outage for 300+ homes in south Fauntleroy/Arbor Heights

6:26 PM: Thanks for the tips. Power’s out for more than 200 homes in south Fauntleroy/Arbor Heights. One reader says an “explosion” preceded this; the SFD log shows a “wires down” call at 101st/Marine View Drive.

7:03 PM: One of our original tipsters, Andrew, says a tree fell on a line at that location; crews are there now. Here’s a neighbor’s photo, shared via Andrew:

7:35 PM: City Light now says 338 homes are out.

8:14 PM: Map is back to 204 homes. A note if you’re paying attention to the “estimated restoration time” – which has moved from 1 to 2 am – it’s not based on anything much, SCL has admitted in the past, so it could be back on much sooner … or later. Most important advice: Don’t open your fridge/freezer, so the cold air lasts longer.

9:22 PM: City Light says all but 28 homes have power back.

13 Replies to "UPDATE: Tree falls, causes power outage for 300+ homes in south Fauntleroy/Arbor Heights"

  • Lisa June 15, 2025 (6:40 pm)

    We live on California Ave off 100th in Arbor Heights. Thought it was a pre- 4th of July “bomb” type firework, then the power went out. I hope no one crashed into a pole. WSB, please let us know if you find anything out. 

    • WSB June 15, 2025 (6:59 pm)

      Not a crash, no injuries, but the SFD audio trailed off after the dispatch.

      • Lisa June 15, 2025 (7:29 pm)

        Thank you for the update! Glad no one is hurt. That was loud!

  • West Seattle Bird June 15, 2025 (6:59 pm)

    It was a tree that uprooted and fell -blocking the entire street. (100th & Marine View Drive I believe ) I saw it fall as I was driving up Marine View Drive- it took out the power lines.! Wild! Supposedly power should be back on by 1am,

  • Arbor Heights Resident June 15, 2025 (7:01 pm)

    I can confirm that a tree came down at 101st and Marine View Drive at around 6pm causing a loud explosion confirmed by multiple neighbors. Crews are at the scene. Power is still out here. No injuries as far as I can tell.

    • WSB June 15, 2025 (7:02 pm)

      Just got that info, and a pic, adding to story. Thank you!

  • Lisa June 15, 2025 (7:33 pm)

    Anyone have an ETA of power restoration yet? 

  • Alki resident June 15, 2025 (7:57 pm)

    We missed that by ten minutes. Ate at Wildwood Market and passed Steves bike at 6:15. That would’ve been strange to see in real time. 

  • Lisa June 15, 2025 (9:04 pm)

    Our power just came back on at around 8:45 pm. Thank you so much to the hardworking crews who restored it! 

  • Arbor heights Rez June 16, 2025 (3:32 am)

    Our power is still out; I did see them out there at 12:30am working on the power lines. Hope it comes back on soon for the few houses that are still down! 

  • Arbor heights rez June 16, 2025 (3:57 am)

    Power is back on at our place on marine view dr 

  • anonyme June 16, 2025 (6:40 am)

    Bizarre.  I’d like to know what caused a living tree to come down like that with no wind or snow. 

  • helpermonkey June 16, 2025 (9:38 am)

    wow! we were sitting outside and heard the bang and assumed it was someone getting their early July 4 nonsense in. just a block away from losing power! 

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