'Boom, that was it': North Texas couple describes tornado destruction and how they found safety

A storm destroyed multiple homes in Celina overnight. One family fled their home to find safety.

The Encizos told WFAA that their son helped get Juanita Encizo's mother to safety Saturday night as the reported tornado headed their way.COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Juan and Juanita Encizo stood next to a destroyed home on their property near Celina on Sunday morning and were thankful.

Juan's and Juanita's homes was spared, but the home where Juanita's mother was staying was leveled, with nothing but the kitchen pantry left standing. "We got our son and took off next door," Juan Encizo said."Got in the closet and 'Boom,' that was it."

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