Today, a large tree branch carrying a beehive crashed onto the roadway at Lexington and Avocado in El Cajon, briefly blocking traffic and triggering a quick safety advisory. Drivers and nearby residents were urged to keep their distance while crews worked to secure the area.
What officials said
In a post from the El Cajon Police, the department confirmed the fallen branch contained a beehive and urged pedestrians and drivers to use caution and avoid the intersection if possible. The notice, timestamped 01:07 UTC today, did not include any information about injuries or a timeline for removing the branch.
đ Buzz alert! A tree branch has fallen onto the roadway at Lexington & Avocado. The branch contains a bee hive, so pedestrians and drivers should use caution and avoid the area if possible. đłđ§
â El Cajon Police (@elcajonpolice) February 6, 2026
Who responds
Heartland Fire & Rescue provides fire and rescue services for El Cajon and typically teams up with police and public works when there are downed trees or roadway hazards. The agency operates multiple stations across the city and issues public updates when crews are sent out.
If you encounter the hive
San Diego County advises residents not to disturb swarms or hives, to keep children and pets away, and to call 9â1â1 if bees are aggressively swarming and posing an immediate threat. The County of San Diego also notes that the county removes bees only from countyâowned property and that removal on private property is the responsibility of the owner…