From Trussville Tribune staff reports
Storms that hit Jefferson County has caused damaged in parts of Birmingham and the metro area, namely in Fairfield where buildings have been destroyed and several injuries have occurred.
Damages have been reported in the western area of Birmingham. In Fairfield, several buildings were destroyed by a possible tornado. An ABC store in the city was hit, resulting in an employee being injured and rushed to a local hospital. Western Hills Mall was damaged along with an Express Oil Change and a KFC building.
Downed trees and power lines were reported in Birmingham and the Ensley neighborhood. AL.com reports at least four injuries have happened. A tweet by Alabama Power said that 12,000 people are without power in the metro area.
Heavy rains and flooding continue throughout Alabama as Cindy remains in the Gulf of Mexico. Recently Cindy was reclassified from a tropical storm to a depression.
14 Comments
Cathy Peters
Lisa N Chad Lind
Chad is their
Lisa N Chad Lind
Didn’t mean to post on here. Sending prayers for everyone
Kathy Stanley
Thanks for sharing
Josh Pate
Probably just blew over a few crack houses
Jerry Little
Actually, destroyed a KFC, express oil change, and a whiskey store.
Doris Alexander Harrison
Unnecessary comment, Josh.
Melanie Key Bryant
My husband was delivering for fedex, when the tornado hit in the same area! Prayers going out for those affected.
Martha Spear Darden
I have several friends who live in and near Fairfield. I hope they and their neighbors are well.
Barbara Scharf
Prayers to all of those involved in this tragedy.
Laura Long Goolsby
Somebody’s lack of class is showing…
Josh Pate
Laura Long Goolsby lack of class? Give me a break.
Jana Lile
Not cool josh
Josh Pate
Jana Lile wasn’t trying to be. Like you