Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2020 Fast-moving storm wreaks havoc in Malden, region on Sunday Severe thunderstorm downs wires and trees, causes power outages By Steve Freker B obby Knox is the most knowledgeable resident of Malden when it comes to storms, the fury they can bring and the powerful punches they can pack. He did not waste any words when describing what hammered this city and the region early Sunday night. “In my 27 years here, it was the quickest and most damaging storm I have ever seen or experienced,” the longtime Malden Department of Public Works (DPW) Director told the Advocate. “Never saw anything like it.” The fast-moving, severe thunderstorm, which brought wind gusts of over 50 mph, heavy doses of lightning strikes and even hail in some spots, roared in around 5 o’clock Sunday evening and wreaked havoc for about 3040 minutes, before rolling out and continuing north. Most destructive storm in recent Malden memory Despite the relatively brief duration, the storm was, as Knox attested, the most destructive weather event in recent memory. The DPW Director was still dealing with the aftermath on Tuesday morning; it was the worst damage locally in decades. Power lines and utility poles were downed – along with massive reports of downed trees and even more incidences of limbs ripped right off others. Flash fl ooding, combined with downed trees and tree limbs, made many streets in Malden and next door in Melrose, Saugus and Revere unpassable. “We had trees into houses, into pools and on top of cars,” Knox said, “and between Malden and Melrose, over 25 utility poles were knocked down by heavy winds and rain.” No injuries, but 30 trees, 25 utility poles down Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in Malden due to the severe storm and STORM | SEE PAGE 10 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.979 Mid Unleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.359 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.199 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Half of the two-lane north side of Broadway/Rt. 99 was blocked when this tree fell into the road at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Steve Freker Photo) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com We are the smile care experts for your entire family On Forest Street this large tree was uprooted from the force of the wind and caused a lot of damage, also contributing to a power outage in the Forestdale neighborhood. (Courtesy Photo/Malden DPW) A tree fell and virtually split open a house on Columbia Street in the Maplewood neighborhood. (Courtesy Photo/Malden DPW) On Sheafe Street, on the Linden-Maplewood border, a huge tree limb split off a tree and fell right into and compromised these wires, causing a power outage. (Steve Freker Photo) In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today Prices subject to change BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER! FLEET
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