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A severe storm hit the suburbs of Washington, D.C., causing damage and injuries in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Officials had issued a tornado warning, describing the situation as particularly dangerous, and believe that multiple tornadoes occurred. The storm damaged buildings, injured a number of people, and caused widespread reports of downed trees and power lines.
Tornado Damage Near Washington D.C. Causes Injuries
A storm caused injuries and property damage in Gaithersburg, Md, a suburb near Washington D.C., on Wednesday, according to local officials. This follows tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service believes multiple tornadoes may have formed. A tornado reportedly touched down in Gaithersburg, damaging residential areas and causing injuries.
Property Damage and Injuries
Three inhabited buildings in Gaithersburg were hit by falling trees. Five individuals were rescued from one of the homes, with four suffering minor injuries and one sustaining a traumatic injury, according to David Pazos, a local fire official.
Downed trees and power lines obstructed roads in Gaithersburg. Damage was also reported in Poolesville and Germantown, neighboring communities.
Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings
Social media videos showed a towering tornado in Poolesville. The Weather Service issued several tornado warnings for the area. A flood watch was in effect, and flash flood warnings were issued for Cecil County and Harford County.
The US has recently faced a series of destructive tornadoes, primarily in the plains and the Midwest. Although tornado activity in the DMV area isn’t rare, it’s less common than other parts of the country. Parts of Maryland were under a tornado watch last month.
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