Hurricane Isaias hit the United States with winds of 165 kilometers per hour. 4 people died

There was loss of life in the states of Florida and Alabama due to Hurricane Isaias, which affected the southern regions of the USA.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, Florida, announced that 2 people died in the region due to storm-related reasons. Simmons stated that one person died as a result of a tree falling on his house, and another person died due to poisoning from carbon monoxide gas released from a generator that was operated in a closed garage without adequate ventilation. It was reported that 4 people in the same house were hospitalized.

Governor of the neighboring state of Alabama, Kay Ivey, also announced that 2 people died due to storm-related reasons. Ivey also announced that officials are concerned about "side storms" forming in the state due to strong winds and heavy rains.

On the other hand, Alabama officials reported that one of the deaths was caused by a falling tree. Authorities stated that a sheriff who responded to a traffic accident was injured when a tree fell on him.