Tornado Rips Roofs Off Homes in Illinois
Summary
A tornado hit several areas in central Illinois, damaging homes and buildings, especially in Mount Zion, Blue Mound, and Long Creek. Emergency crews are working on fixing power outages and providing shelter to those affected as no injuries have been reported.Key Facts
- A tornado hit near Blue Mound in central Illinois at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday.
- A second tornado touched down in Long Creek five minutes later.
- In Mount Zion, two homes lost their roofs while people and pets were inside, but no injuries were reported.
- Up to a dozen homes were destroyed in Long Creek.
- High winds also caused damage in the Pontiac area and at a school gymnasium in Forrest, Illinois.
- More than 2,400 residents in the Decatur area lost power.
- Emergency crews and the American Red Cross are helping those displaced by the tornado.
- Local authorities are clearing debris and restoring power to affected areas.
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