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Five states were affected by the series of hurricanes, Left the path of destruction for hundreds of miles, but the catastrophe was worst in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Mayfield Consumer Products is nothing more than twisted beams and sheet metal stacked several meters high, from a candle factory.

With cranes, excavators and other machinery, rescuers are slowly advancing Sunday, waiting for a miracle.

On Friday (10) night 110 workers were working in the factory when the hurricane destroyed everything to meet the demand for the Christmas season. Dozens of these workers are still missing.

“Now this is a very sad and serious operation,” said Kentucky Assistant Coordinator Michael Dossett, who confirmed that none of the survivors had been rescued during the night. “This is a war zone vision”, Added to CNN network.

“There is still hope. But for now, what we are looking for is a welcome haven for our survivors,” Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Neill told NBC.

The candle factory, family business, created emergency funds to help families.

Part of the local heritage was erased from the map. In Mayfield, The old churches were completely destroyed and the historic court building was severely damaged..

Alex Goodman, who lives in a city of about 100,000 people, told AFP after much pain and anxiety in the dark: “It’s like a bomb exploded in our neighborhood.

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Another particular victim was the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, where at least six people died.

Rescue teams are continuing the search today (Sunday 12).

“We are devastated by the loss of our colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers go to their families and loved ones,” the Amazon founder said. Jeff Bezos, Not Twitter.

The balance could be even worse

About thirty storms hit the country between Friday and Saturday. This Sunday (12), the death toll rose: at least 80 people were killed in Kentucky alone, state Governor Andy Bessier announced. “Exceeds a hundred,” he estimated.

Four deaths have been reported in Tennessee and two in Arkansas, while at least two deaths have been reported in Missouri.

Federal disaster relief agencies have begun mobilizing in the area US President Joe Biden, Who promised that “the Central Government will do all it can to help.”

Other countries have sent their solidarity messages.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin This Sunday he offered his “most sincere condolences.” The Pope Francisco He dedicated his prayers to the people of Kentucky in St. Peter’s Square.

A hurricane is a violent weather event that particularly affects the vast plains of the United States.