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Lincoln Park building suffers major damage after strong storms prompt tornado warning

Storms leave trail of damage in Lincoln Park
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(WXYZ) — The Lincoln Park Fire Department is urging residents to report property damage and stay away from a local shopping strip with unstable walls following Tuesday night's storm.

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Storms leave trail of damage in Lincoln Park

The storm caused extensive damage near Outer Drive and Dix Highway. Lincoln Park resident Daniel Billingslea pointed out a Subway sign that blew several hundred feet away from the building.

"This is not supposed to be here, this is supposed to be over there," Billingslea said.

RV damage
RV damaged in Lincoln Park

On Ruth Avenue, a massive tree crashed through the middle of Ron Nayback's family RV during the height of the storm. The damage postponed the family's planned road trip to the Upper Peninsula.

"We were just loading it, starting vacation tomorrow," Nayback said.

"It is what it is, act of God. Clean it up, move on,” Nayback said.

As cleanup begins, the fire department encourages anyone experiencing damage, big or small, to report it to the city.

A spokesperson for the department says the Emergency Operation Center is up and running.

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