Dozens were still feared dead Saturday. "Earlier this morning, at about 5 a.m., we were pretty sure that we would lose over 50 Kentuckians.
I’m now certain that number is north of 70. It may, in fact, end up exceeding 100 before the day is done," Beshear said. "The damage is even worse now that we have first light."Emergency workers search what is left of the Mayfield Consumer Products Candle Factory after it was destroyed by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, on December 11, 2021. (John Amis / AFP)Local officials said national guard members and emergency workers from across the state were pouring into Mayfield to help with the search and rescue operation.RELATED: Kentucky tornado: Gov.