A Laurel County, Kentucky firefighter who was injured while responding to storm damage overnight is among the 17 people who died, according to officials.

Nine people have been confirmed dead following Friday night's catastrophic tornado in Laurel County, now deemed a 'mass casualty' event.

Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado overnight. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office confirmed that nine people were dead and the search for survivors is ongoing.