A sixth grade teacher was described as “nothing short of a hero” for helping save students and bringing them to safety at a nearby church. The school was destroyed down to its foundation. Now rescuers are bringing in heavy equipment to remove debris and get to what is underneath. KFOR reporter Lance West reports from the scene for NBC’s affiliate in Oklahoma City.May 20, 2013
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