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More than two dozen houses damaged as storm hits Jefferson

By B.J. Williams
Posted 8:18AM on Thursday 29th December 2016 ( 7 years ago )

Emergency crews continue to assess the damage done by an early-morning storm on the south side of Jefferson.

According to social media posts by the Jefferson Fire Department, as many as 25-30 houses were damaged when high winds knocked over trees and pulled down power lines around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.

A number of streets remain closed because downed trees make those streets impassable.

The damage reportedly covers about a mile of territory. Officials said they do not know yet if a tornado might be to blame. 

At this point, no injuries have been reported.

This story will be updated.

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