Tree Crashes Through Apartment Roof, Residents Escape Unharmed

0:00It's April 29th. This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. A massive tree crashed right through the roof of an apartment building in Walker County, Alabama, early Wednesday morning. This happened in the 300 block of Water Oak Street in Oakman. Just after 1am, according to Oakman Fire and Rescue, fire crews rushed to the scene and found the damage centered on one bedroom inside the unit. Luckily, two people were in that bedroom at the time, but neither suffered any injuries. They got out safe. Strong storms have been rolling through the state that night, though officials haven't confirmed if high winds or rain played a direct role in toppling. The tree. Crews are still assessing the full extent of the structural damage, but for now, it's a close call turn relief in Walker County.