Heavy Winds Blow Trees Onto Union City Duplex Buildings

Heavy winds knocked four Eucalyptus trees onto several Union City duplex buildings on Starling Drive Tuesday. Although no one was hurt, the city evacuated a number of people and families from the damaged duplexes. The city is still trying to figure out the exact number of people impacted. 

People living in the buildings told NBC Bay Area that they’re just relieved that no one was hurt. One of the residents, Iliona Dobrovolschi, says it could have been a lot worse. 

“Our neighbor, the tree literally fell on [their house]. They came and they got them out through the window,” Dobrovolschi said.

Dobrovolschi also said it all seemed like a

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