Trees and bricks remain on the ground in the parking lot, and several light poles are bent. Several cars that were tossed on their tops have been towed.
The EF-1 tornado was 70 yards wide and traveled a half mile a little after 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Fitworks may have had the most damage.
Employee Catherine South was inside when the storm moved through. She said she’s thankful to be alive today.
“You don’t take anything for granted. It could have been my life,” she said. “We have a lot to be thankful for. No one was hurt and for that I’m grateful.”
Dayton Power and Light has crews in the area assessing damage in neighborhoods and working to restore power.
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