The meteorological conditions in the area - Post-tornado cleanup underway in Hagen.
A ferocious wind, potentially a tornado, wreaked havoc in Hagen on Thursday. Now, cleanup efforts are underway. "The streets are clear; we just need to do a final sweep before declaring the area clean," a fire department representative stated.
In less than 10 minutes, the wind devastated a church tower's roof and upended trees. Apart from roofs and cars, the storm damaged other properties. Volunteer and professional firefighters collaborated, mobilizing 120 people to attend to the worst-hit areas - these streets were littered with roof tiles and branches. Thankfully, no one sustained any injuries.
The German Meteorological Service suspects a tornado. Their spokesperson highlighted: "It's highly probable that a tornado occurred."
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- Despite the ongoing tidying up efforts in Hagen following the tornado, strong winds continued to pose challenges for the cleanup crew.
- The North Rhine-Westphalia state was put on alert due to the emergencies caused by the tornado in Hagen, with authorities ordering residents to stay indoors.
- As part of the cleanup process, volunteers and firefighters from different parts of Germany, including Hagen, joined forces to repair damaged properties hit by the tornado.
- Despite the severe weather conditions in Germany, especially in Hagen, where the tornado occurred, it's essential to keep aware of ongoing emergencies and listen to the weather reports for any further warnings.
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