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Images of the destruction - Landslide destroys homes in Alaska

04:19 PM
August 26, 2024

Images of the destruction
Landslide destroys homes in Alaska

At least one person was killed, and others were injured when a landslide struck homes in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Sunday, August 25.

On Sunday afternoon, 4 p.m. local time, a landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, destroyed homes, killed one person, and injured at least three others.

Sunday's landslide impacted multiple homes, and a mandatory evacuation was ordered for residents of Third Avenue and nearby streets. A shelter was set up at Ketchikan High School for those impacted by the landslide.

A potential secondary landslide area has been identified south of the original slide location, and crews are standing by. This region of Alaska is prone to landslides. While August has been abnormally dry for the area, our WeatherRadar shows that Ketchikan received multiple rounds of rain over the weekend, with the heaviest rain occurring on Sunday.

Mary Mays
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