MAYFIELD, Ky. (WZTV) — Extensive damage is being reported in Mayfield, Kentucky late Friday night as storms rip through the state.  Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency just before midnight. Multiple agencies will be responding to “major” damage. In a press conference early Saturday morning, the governor said a roof collapse at a candle factory has resulted in “mass casualties.”

The governor reports at least 50 people have lost their lives. He said it’s possible the death toll reaches 100.  “We have deaths in multiple, possibly many counties,” Gov. Beshear said. “The hardest hit county appears to be Graves where the city of Mayfield has been devasted.”

Just after 11:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police said no fatalities have been confirmed, but “loss of life is expected.” Authorities issued the following statement:

Kentucky State Police, Post 1 is currently responding to a severe tornado event that spreads across multiple counties across Western Kentucky. There is significant damage reported. While no fatalities have been confirmed at this time, loss of life is expected. Multiple agencies from across the purchase area are responding. Updates will follow.