Tornado wreaks havoc in Highlands Ranch, damages buildings and trees while children were inside Northridge Elementary.
TL;DR
A tornado hit Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, causing damages to the roof and a tree. Some students were inside the building during a childcare program, but no injuries were reported as they followed shelter-in-place safety protocols. The tornado had an EF-1 rating and a track of around 6.3 miles long. The Douglas County School District is assessing the damages, and meteorologists may survey the damage on Friday.
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