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6:35 am August 29, 2005: Buildings Lose Roofs, Fires Begin

2005-08-29 6:35 am

Kenner police receive a call that a building at the Redwood Apartments on West Esplanade has lost its roof. Due to the raging storm, however, Police are unable to respond. [Times-Picayune Blog, 8/29/2005] Police throughout the area will receive similar calls of damage and fires throughout the morning.