Tag: storm damage
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Storm knocks out power, topples trees in Colorado Springs Thursday night
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save High winds toppled trees and wires Thursday night, knocking out power to hundreds of homes on the southeast side of Colorado Springs near Pikes Peak Avenue and South Academy Boulevard, according to Colorado Springs Utilities. Neighbors reported that fallen trees also damaged houses and cars. Kari McArthur…
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Storm at Fort Carson damages helicopters
A severe thunderstorm storm damaged helicopters at Fort Carson Thursday evening at Butts Army Heliport. “This weather event had a significant impact to our fleet. I am grateful there were no injuries,” said Col. Nicholas Ploetz, commander, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, in a news release. “Our soldiers are resilient and will do what is necessary to…