Yesterday tornado damage the province...

Hail, wind gusts that are the envy of Florida, houses without roofs, uprooted trees finished on the street. Chronicle of a night of fear in the western province, yesterday, where a tornado hit an area of approximately 100 square kilometers between Cavriago, Montecchio and Cella, at 19.30, last night, about half past one. Fourteen of the activities of firefighters with five teams arrived, assisted by the voluntary actions, including civil defense and traffic officers. Two roofs were completely destroyed by the wind in Via Quercioli, direction Cavriago, and Via Nagy, Cadè. The history of these times is dramatic: "The water entered the house," said a resident, "but I had to hide to avoid being hit by roof tiles that broke the window glass." The street scenes were similar. Among Cadè, Cella, Caprara, Cavriago and Campegine there are dozens of fallen trees and several light poles and road signs were uprooted. Via Casel di Ferro, Gaida, wind uprooted poplar very large and in the street. Fortunately no serious injuries. Disruption to traffic content. The main damage has actually occurred in the streets with little traffic. And after the fear is the moment of injury as the initial estimate seems high. The wind did not spare anything, mix of rain and hail fell for about an hour came in the houses, water seeped into the walls themselves. All night have also continued to verify the findings of the technical feasibility Bad weather housing has also affected the Bassa.

Article copied from "Telereggio.it" Sunday 07/27/2008