Powerful tornadoes demolished a candle factory and the fire and police stations in a small town in Kentucky, tore through a nursing home in neighboring Missouri, and killed at least two workers at an Amazon warehouse outside St. Louis https://t.co/9Xl5tI6DkH pic.twitter.com/alzyO6n0Gj

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 12, 2021

Some of the worst destruction from the Kentucky tornado was centered in Mayfield, a town of nearly 10,000 people. At least 110 people were huddled inside a candle factory in the area when a tornado ripped through. https://t.co/1VRJZXLBWw pic.twitter.com/Mh3i3oEzZa

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 11, 2021

Tornados laid waste to the town of Mayfield, Kentucky, on Friday, causing fatalities and widespread destruction. Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll is "north of 70." pic.twitter.com/8DacPYTyTS

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2021

The people of Kentucky are waking up to absolute devastation this morning. Our hearts are with them and the states across the central US that were impacted by this terrible tragedy.

CA stands at the ready to aid and assist with any response and recovery. pic.twitter.com/hKsvx6dWqi

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 11, 2021