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Apartment Complex Evacuated In Suitland, Major Damage From Wind
The windstorm caused the collapse of a brick wall and forced the evacuation of more than 100 residents.
SUITLAND, MD -- Residents of an apartment building in Suitland have been evacuated after Friday's windstorm caused extensive damage and the collapse of a brick wall.
Prince George's County Fire and Rescue crews were on the scene Friday afternoon at Andrew Ridge apartment complex, a three-story building in the 5600 block of Regency Park Ct., according to PG Fire spokesman Mark Brady.
Officials evacuated five apartment buildings and more than 100 residents were displaced as a result. Firefighters reported a partial collapse of a brick wall on the side of a building.
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Andrews Ridge apartment appears a strong wind gust lifted flat roofs of several buildings & pressurized the interior causing the walls to bow outward and eventually collapse out. No civilian injuries - 1 medic unit damaged from roofing debris. Entire complex evacuated pic.twitter.com/BpSdKse5Yn
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) March 2, 2018
Image via Prince George's County Fire spokesman Mark Brady
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