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Officials: No fatalities or injuries following storm damage to mobile home community; gas leak prompted evacuation

Authorities said the Toledo Red Cross is actively helping after severe storms caused significant damage to a mobile home community
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MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — UPDATE: The Frenchtown Charter Township Fire Chief said there were no fatalities or injuries following storm damage to a mobile home community overnight. A major gas leak prompted officials to evacuate at least 80 homes in Frenchtown Villa. 

Officials said the worst part of the damage happened in the north side of the community, where an estimated 30 homes appear totaled. The Frenchtown Fire Chief said several homes had been overturned and roofs had come off. 

Officials told WTOL 11 the park had no power or electricity Friday morning. Red Cross crews out of Toledo are on the scene assisting. Emergency crews remain on scene. 

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A local food truck owner is also on the premise, providing free food to displaced residents. 

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The original story is below:

A large police presence is investigating at a mobile home community in Monroe County after strong winds and storms hit overnight into Friday.

Neighbors who lives at the mobile home park told WTOL 11 crews at the scene trees have been knocked down, as well as a complete loss of power at the community.

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WTOL 11 crews at the scene could see debris still lying around from the storms.

Police on scene have not stated exactly why they are investigating at this time.

This is a developing story. We will continue to bring you the latest information as it becomes available.

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Trees knocked down at Frenchtown Villa after storms hit in Monroe Township.

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