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Tornado Hits Deerfield Causing Damage But No Injuries

NWS: Tornado Touched Down Briefly Thursday Afternoon

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Three employees of a machinery business in Deerfield escaped injury when a tornado ripped the roof off their building.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down briefly Thursday afternoon. It also knocked down trees and damaged a home and playground equipment in the village.

Employees at the International Machine Exchange said the building sustained extensive damage. First responders evacuated nearby businesses and a day care when the smell of natural gas emanated from International Machine. Alliant Energy responded and the gas line was shut down.

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