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Strong storms cause tent collapse at Home Depot in Stuart

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Posted at 5:39 PM, Dec 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-20 20:19:01-05

STUART, Fla. — A tent collapsed at a Home Depot in Stuart Thursday afternoon as strong storms and gusty winds moved through the area.

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It happened at the store at 3030 SE Federal Highway.

A tent from Tents and Events came crashing down in the parking lot.

Home Depot said two workers were hurt, but not seriously. The store also said some vehicles were damaged when the tent collapsed.

Our WPTV crew on the scene saw a fence surrounding the tent as crews worked to remove the damaged pieces.