âA lot of destructionâ: Community in disbelief after deadly EF-3 tornado hits Brunswick County
Brunswick County community in disbelief after EF-3 tornado tears through neighborhood By Nick Doria and Nia Watson | February 16, 2021 at 4:24 AM EST - Updated February 16 at 9:30 PM
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) â A deadly tornado ripped through Brunswick County overnight, severely damaging homes and leaving thousands without power.
The tornado touched down around 11:50 p.m. Monday in the area of Seaside Road and Highway 17.
In a press briefing early Tuesday morning, Brunswick County Emergency Services Director Ed Conrow said at least three people were killed and ten were injured.
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Feb 16, 2021 07:53 AM EST
A tornado in North Carolina sped through Brunswick County leaving behind three fatalities and more than 10 people injured, Monday night.
Tornado in North Carolina Rips Through Residential Community
According to the director of Brunswick County Emergency Services, Ed Conrow, the twister destroyed several homes and severely damaged some as it ripped through a residential community. The director updated the press of the situation during a press conference that was held early on Tuesday.
In addition, the county s commissioner, Randy Thompson, expressed sadness for the tragic event that happened in his community. Moreover, Conrow also told reporters that there are already emergency responders that have been deployed in the area to secure gas leaks. The responders were also tasked to lead systematic searches in all houses that were impacted by the tornado in North Carolina by the daybreak.