Scenes Of Damage In Bessemer

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Destruction and damages from Monday’s storm in Bessemer.
The roof has blown off of the Timberline West apartment complex in Bessemer, typical for tornado weather.
A drone flies overhead assessing damages.
Trees weighing down power lines.
More damages to the Timberline West apartment complex.
Monday’s storms not only caused damage to the apartment complex but also uprooted trees.
Tree debris and parts from the apartment complex cover residents cars.

 

More damages to cars because of the high winds.
Downed power lines, debris, and destruction from last Monday’s storm.

 

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