Tree crashes onto Ocala duplex during storm; resident and dog rescued

Tree crashes onto Ocala duplex during storm

A tree fell during severe storms in Ocala and landed on a duplex. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn shares how a man and his dog were safely rescued from the home.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A man and his dog were safely helped out of their Ocala home Monday afternoon after a large tree toppled onto a duplex during a severe storm, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

What we know:

Fire crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Southeast 15th Terrace at 4:21 p.m. following reports of a confined space incident. The first officials on scene found a massive tree resting on the duplex at the corner of Southeast 15th Terrace and East Fort King Street.

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CREDIT: Ocala Fire Rescue

Firefighters discovered that most of the damage occurred at the rear of the structure. 

A search of the units revealed one man and a dog inside; both were startled but unharmed. The second unit was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

Officials said the uprooted tree and a second collapsed trunk landed on the carport, trapping a vehicle and damaging the bedrooms, living room, and laundry areas of both units. 

CREDIT: Ocala Fire Rescue

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No injuries were reported.

The Ocala Building Department also responded to assess the structural damage. All other fire units were released shortly after arriving or before reaching the scene.