Alabama tornado kills 1, critically injures others: ‘Like a bomb went off’ (photos)
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
A reported tornado ripped through Fultondale, Alabama, on Monday night, killing one person, critically injuring several others and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
Fultondale Mayor Larry Holcomb said the storm - which hit the northern Jefferson County city about 10:30 p.m. - cut a quarter mile wide swath after touching down near Interstate 65.
It moved northeast toward Fultondale High School where there is substantial damage. Multiple businesses - such as Hurst Towing and the Hampton Inn were destroyed, as well as most everything in between.
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Jan 26, 2021 07:32 AM EST
A tornado in Alabama was identified as large and extremely dangerous left people with severe injuries and significant damage throughout Jefferson County The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, Alabama, said the severe storm hit Jefferson Co. s Fultondale area, caused major damage in the area. Authorities will inspect the damage to assess the tornado s intensity, the NWS wrote.
The resulting storm knocked out energy and created debris that blocked the area s roads. A Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, and Suites were severely damaged in Fultondale and a Chile restaurant, WBRC reported.
Tornado killed 1 person and injured several