Fultondale

Tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama, killing 1

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FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) — A terrifying nighttime tornado that blasted through suburban Birmingham, trapping families in the remnants of shattered homes and killing a teenager sheltering in his basement, left a trail of destruction Tuesday that stunned even longtime residents used to Alabama’s violent weather. Tim Herring, who survived the twister by huddling in a bathtub with wife Patti Herring…

Fultondale Tornado Leaves Several Injured and 1 Dead

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says officials are evaluating the damage to determine the strength of the tornado, which hit the Fultondale area of Jefferson County late Monday night. Fultondale Police Chief D.P. Smith…