Trees downed by Ian damage homes in Apopka

At least 2 homes damaged along Lake Francis Drive

APOPKA, Fla. – At least two homes suffered damage from falling trees brought down by Ian in Apopka.

Pictures shared by News 6 Investigator Mike DeForest show the damage along Lake Francis Drive Thursday afternoon.

Pictures shared by News 6 Investigator Mike DeForest show the damage along Lake Francis Drive Thursday afternoon. (Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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DeForest reported one home had at least four trees land on it.

Pictures shared by News 6 Investigator Mike DeForest show the damage along Lake Francis Drive Thursday afternoon. (Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

The pictures show limbs puncturing the roof and smashing through the facade.

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The images appear to show crews on the scene clearing debris from the road.

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Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. He also produces the podcast Florida Foodie. Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010.

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