The Latest: Roof leaks as thousands shelter in Germain Arena
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local):
7 p.m.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says water began leaking through the roof at the Germain Arena shelter in Estero just as the eye of Hurricane Irma drew near.
Thousands of evacuees have crowded into the minor-league hockey stadium, which seats about 8,400 people and is being used as a shelter.
The sheriff’s office posted on Facebook that authorities are monitoring the problem.
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