"The Senator" 3,500 year old tree falls due to fire

UPDATE-Woman charged with burning 'The Senator' says she did it 'to use illegal drugs'


UPDATE
Investigator: Fire that destroyed 'The Senator' was not arson
Investigator has not determined the cause of the fire
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This is one of the first sites we saw when we first moved to Florida. The massive tree was stunning. Looking at news footage, it is the only tree burning in the forest and looks like someone must have done this despicable act.

Tree Known As The Senator Falls Due To Fire

3,500-Year-Old Tree Oldest Of Its Kind

LONGWOOD, Fla. -- A fire that was burning on the inside of a historic tree known as The Senator has caused it to topple.

The fire was burning on the inside and on top of the 125-foot tall tree. The fire weakened it so much that it collapsed a little after 8 a.m. Monday.

The tree is located in Big Tree Park in Longwood.

The Pond Bald Cypress is the oldest tree of its kind in the world. It is estimated at 3,500-years-old.

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