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The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.
Because of the dark, stormy conditions, Laurel County Fire Department officials are unsure if he knew who he was saving.
Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.
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Kentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struckMajor Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
Families hunkered down in their bathrooms and emerged to find their homes gone when a deadly tornado barreled through the community of London, Kentucky, on Friday, leaving behind only foundations
A slight risk for severe weather is in the forecast for Louisville, but areas of Kentucky already hit hard by tornadoes could see more severe storms.
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Laurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was herFire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known it was her.
Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event
The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.
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