Extreme Weather in Southeast Michigan Damages Gas Station, Causes Fire

(CBS DETROIT) – Wednesday's severe weather in southeast Michigan caused storm damage, including a gas station in Farmington Hills and a shelter at Rotary Park in Livonia.

Farmington Hills police and firefighters said they responded to a collapsed awning at the Citgo gas station at 10 Mile and Middlebelt roads, which fell on two vehicles and a motorcycle. Police Chief Jeff King said a small fire caused by fuel in a damaged pump was also reported.

One person was injured and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police say a worker was able to cut off the fuel supply to other pumps and nearby businesses are open.

Livonia Parks and Recreation says Rotary Park is temporarily closed after the storm downed several trees and part of the roof of the park's main shelter.

The National Weather Service warned of severe thunderstorms in Wayne Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair counties until 5:15 p.m., with wind gusts up to 50 mph. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 5:30 p.m.