YFD receives over 60 calls in two hours due to thunderstorm
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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says a thunderstorm triggered over 60 calls for emergency responses.
The calls were received between the hours of 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on September 4.
YFD says they were called about the following:
Downed power lines
General fire alarms
Trees and power poles blocking roadways
Light poles knocked over
Trees and trampolines in power lines
Other first responders were called for medical emergencies throughout the city.
YFD says every unit was called within those two hours.
YFD reminds residents to stay caution during severe weather and to report hazards to 911.