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Severe storms leave trail of destruction in Howell, sparking house fire and 100+ 911 calls
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Megan Lee , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The storms prompted a large number of emergency calls, with more than 140 calls made since Wednesday night. The family reported hearing a loud crack and boom as the tree came down.
Multiple severe storm systems caused significant destruction, collapsing a garage and sparking a house fire. This led to over 140 emergency calls. A family's garage was destroyed when a tree fell on it, causing walls to cave in and a car to be smashed. The family reported hearing a loud crack and boom as the tree came down. Despite the damage, the family is focused on what matters most.
The storms prompted a large number of emergency calls, with more than 140 calls made since Wednesday night. Further details about the destruction and the family's experience are available.
The full extent of the damage and the impact on the community can be found through additional reporting on the severe storm systems.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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