Suspected tornado touches down in southwestern Ontario

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning, the local fire chief says, although that hasn't been confirmed by Environment Canada. It comes after an emergency tornado warning was issued by the federal department. Heavy damage was reportedly caused to a Home Hardware, says Township of North Dumfries fire Chief Robert Shantz. Environment Canada told CBC News there were indications of debris in Ayr on its radar.

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