Hurricane Milton hit Florida with devastating force, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The team at CNN present at the scene recorded the damage caused by the storm, revealing impressive scenes of devastation.
One of the most alarming incidents occurred in St. Petersburg, where a crane collapsed onto a building.
The reporter from CNN described the scene: “One of the cranes, one of four, ended up falling in the wind. It looks like it fell into a building on the side of the street here.”
This incident highlights the dangers that authorities had warned about, especially regarding tall, unstable structures during storms.
Extensive damage and flooding
The hurricane did not even spare sports facilities. The Tropicana field, an important stadium in the region, suffered significant damage.
“Much of the roof was ripped off. You can see the extensive damage”, reported the journalist, demonstrating the intensity of the winds that hit the area.
In Tampa, the situation was no less critical. Reporter Boris Sanchez described severe conditions: “We still have the possibility of 2 to 3 meters of storm surge. The wind was very strong, the rain was coming horizontally and attacking the region.”
He also mentioned flooding in several parts of the city, with water rising over sidewalks and threatening to enter stores and homes.
Impacts on the population and alerts
Local authorities issued urgent warnings for residents to stay in safe shelters.
Despite this, there were reports of risky behavior. “We saw what an official described as a disastrous tour, people who were trying to take selfies during the storm,” Sanchez reported, highlighting the danger of these actions.
Rescue teams and local authorities continue to monitor the situation as residents wait for the storm to subside to fully assess the damage and begin recovery efforts.
This content was originally published in Falling crane: CNN team shows damage from Hurricane Milton in Florida on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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