"Emergency services began assessing the most extensive damage in the rural town of Enid as dawn broke on Friday. Homes were reduced to rubble and splintered wood in the city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border."
"The largest tornado was reported to have stayed on the ground for 30 minutes, carving a snaking trail of damage. At least 30 million people will find themselves in risk areas for dangerous weather over the next three days."
"The mayor of Enid said some people were trapped in their homes and had to be rescued. Emergency crews were conducting search and rescue operations amid significant damage, including at the Vance air force base in Enid."
A tornado struck northern Oklahoma, injuring at least 10 people and causing significant destruction in Enid. Homes were reduced to rubble, and emergency services began damage assessments. The tornado, which lasted 30 minutes, was part of a severe weather system that produced multiple twisters across the central US. In addition to the tornado, wildfires in Georgia destroyed over 87 homes. Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations, particularly at Vance Air Force Base, where damage was reported but no fatalities occurred.
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