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Strong winds rip roof off of Dyer daycare
Strong winds blew the roof off of a daycare facility in Dyer on Friday.
DYER, Ind. - A day care center was evacuated to a nearby funeral home in Dyer, Ind. after heavy winds tore off the facility's roof, causing a gas leak on Friday, according to the Dyer Fire Department.
What we know:
Around 11:58 a.m., firefighters responded to Bright Beginners Academy, located at 1501 Joliet Street, for a report of a gas leak inside the building.
Crews found that the roof had been damaged by heavy winds, which compromised a gas line servicing the building's rooftop HVAC units. This damage resulted in a gas leak.
Staff at the day care had acted quickly when they learned of the leak, according to officials, and safely evacuated all children and staff to Smits Funeral Home across the street before firefighters arrived on the scene.
No injuries were reported.
The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Dyer Fire Department.