A catastrophic ice storm slammed the Branson area, coating trees and power lines in thick ice and triggering widespread structural failures. Large limbs and entire trees collapsed under the weight, snapping utility poles and dropping live power lines across roads and neighborhoods. Multiple fires were reported after lines sparked on impact, forcing emergency crews to respond across several areas at once. Officials described the damage as severe and ongoing as conditions continued to deteriorate.

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