A powerful storm packing straight-line winds up to 80 mph tore through Grayson County on Friday night, leaving behind collapsed barns, downed trees and power lines, and damaged businesses in the town of Gunter.

Gunter, with a population of roughly 2,700, sits 55 miles north-northwest of Dallas and 65 miles north of Fort Worth.

Animals killed, barns destroyed

While no human injuries were reported, three goats were killed in a barn collapse at Preston Trail Farms. Firefighters used extrication equipment to rescue two horses from another barn. Both animals are expected to survive, according to Gunter Volunteer Fire Chief Jon Logan.

Cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing.

Emergency crews worked through night

According to Gunter Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the storms struck around 7:23

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