Major 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.

Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado.

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.

The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.

Survivors of the deadly tornadoes that struck parts of Kentucky continued to sift through the rubble as widespread cleanup efforts were underway.

A nightly curfew has been implemented in Laurel County, Kentucky as recovery efforts begin in the wake of the deadly tornado that ripped through the area on early Saturday.

He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.

Disaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday night.

The rescue team was activated in the middle of the night and deployed to Laurel County as quickly as they could.