The Brief
- A large tree fell onto a duplex in Ocala during a severe storm Monday afternoon, trapping a vehicle and damaging both residential units.
- Firefighters rescued a man and his dog from one of the units; neither was injured.
- The second unit was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man and his dog were safely helped out of their Ocala home Monday afternoon after a large tree toppled onto a duplex during a severe storm, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
What we know:
Fire crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Southeast 15th Terrace at 4:21 p.m. following reports of a confined space incident. The first officials on scene found a massive tree resting on the duplex at the corner of Southeast 15th Terrace and East Fort King Street.
Firefighters discovered that most of the damage occurred at the rear of the structure. …