About 62,000 remained without power across Indiana June 19, according to AES Indiana and Duke outage maps, after parts of the state were hit with winds up to 80 mph the evening before.
A 29-year-old Indianapolis firefighter was hospitalized after being electrocuted and falling about 12 feet while responding to a home with downed power lines and a tree limb on fire, according to a press release. He is now in stable condition.
The line of powerful storms also caused nearly 300 buildings to be damaged and 60-mph-plus winds throughout Midwestern states, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis.
No tornados have been confirmed. Meteorologist Aaron Updike said that could change as more damage reports come in today. Tippecanoe County is being investigated for a possible tornado, he said.
Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s the rest of the week. Updike encouraged those working outside to focus on heat safety, such as by taking breaks inside or under shade.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Firefighter electrocuted, power still out after 80-mph storm hits Central Indiana
Reporting by Matthew Cupelli, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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