This morning a powerful hurricane struck the archipelago of the islands of Florida Keys. He brought the first casualties among the population.

According to DW, according to the latest data due to the disaster already killed three people. They died after accidents caused by bad weather.

However, local authorities report that almost 1.1 million consumers in Florida were left without light.

The wind speed in the hurricane zone in some places reaches 215 kilometers per hour.

Specialists do not exclude that Irma will do mischief not only in Florida, but also partially in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.

Recall, on the eve of the authorities of Florida called for the immediate evacuation of 6.3 million people.

As reported URA-Inform, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine finds out whether among the evacuated in connection with the hurricane "Irma" Ukrainians.