Storms damage power lines and homes, say officials

Storms damage power lines and homes, say officials

Severe weather toppled trees and damaged homes in Ocala on Saturday, say fire safety crews. Officials say multiple fire engines were called to Southeast Eighth Street after a tree cracked and fell onto a home, taking down power lines.

Weather topples trees, damaging Ocala homes as firefighters warn of more storms

Ocala Fire Rescue urged residents to stay indoors Saturday afternoon and evening, relaying a forecast for more of the same severe weather that damaged at least two homes that morning.

Fallen trees cause severe roof damage to 2 Ocala homes during storms

Ocala Fire Rescue responded to two separate homes on Saturday after severe weather caused large trees to collapse, crushing roofs and compromising structural integrity.