WATCH: Houston tornado forces firefighters to hunker in resident’s garage

The Brief

  • Cy-Fair Fire Department firefighters had to take shelter in a resident’s garage due to high winds from Monday’s storms.
  • Video from the Engine 11 crew showed the moment winds picked up speed and began moving tree branches and debris.
  • The fire department thanked the community for the support.

HOUSTON Cy-Fair Fire Department firefighters had to take cover in a resident’s garage after wind speed began to increase while they were out in the community during Monday’s storms.

Houston-area firefighters take shelter from tornado winds

The backstory:

Video shared by the department caught the incident on camera as the Engine 11 crew were outside a home in the Houston neighborhood.

In the video, you can see the firefighters huddled near the entrance of the garage. Around the one-minute mark, viewers can see the moment the wind picks up speed and begins to move tree branches, other debris, and rain.

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