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A category four hurricane threatening the southern state of Florida in the United States has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. But it's left scenes of devastation in its wake - with widespread damage to power and homes - and a potential high loss of life.

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Published 30 September 2022 10:57am

By Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News

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A category four hurricane threatening the southern state of Florida in the United States has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. But it's left scenes of devastation in its wake - with widespread damage to power and homes - and a potential high loss of life.

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