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Macroburst in Springfield, Mass. Causes Widespread Tree Damage
A macroburst brought 60-70 mph winds and left more than 1,500 customers without power, officials said.
- On Saturday night, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno declared a state of emergency after severe storms displaced 45 residents; Sarno noted the city's south side was hit "very, very hard" during the storm.
- The National Weather Service confirmed a macroburst with wind gusts reaching 70 mph moved from West Springfield into Springfield, spreading over 2.5 miles wide and producing damage "similar to a tornado."
- Fire crews responded to a partial roof collapse at a four-story brick building on Dwight Street Extension around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, where officials identified a "parapet failure." No injuries occurred during the collapse.
- The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents at the South End Community Center as utility crews work to restore power; about 5,000 customers initially lost electricity, with just over 100 remaining without power Sunday.
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey contacted Sarno to offer state support as cleanup continues. Emergency officials are assessing damages, and forestry teams are working to clear downed trees and debris from affected neighborhoods.
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Dozens displaced by building collapse in Springfield
The mayor declared a state of emergency following the severe thunderstorm that also caused outages, downed trees, and knocked out power lines. The post Dozens displaced by building collapse in Springfield appeared first on Boston.com.
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