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Tornado devastates Greensburg Kansas killing at least nine
A massive tornado struck Greensburg Kansas killing eight in Kiowa County and one in nearby Stafford County. Rescue crews expect days of search as 95 percent of Greensburg is destroyed with Bar H Tavern surviving as a morgue. evacuations, disaster declaration, and National Guard deployment follow.
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EMA
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