BLUFF, San Juan County — Significant structural damage has been reported after a tornado touched down near the Colorado-Utah border on Saturday.

Three homes were damaged by the twister near the town of Montezuma Creek, according to the Navajo Police Department. At least two of those were destroyed, according to San Juan County administrator Mack McDonald. Montezuma Creek is located 15 miles east of Bluff.

Police said that despite the damage, no people were injured. However, five dogs were killed as a result of the tornado, McDonald added, and numerous power poles are down.

Police said they are working with the Aneth Chapter House, San Juan County EMS, the Utah Navajo Health System and Montezuma Creek Elementary School on making sure everyone is safe and accounted for. They are asking pe

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