A devastating landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, occurred on Sunday, bringing tragedy and destruction to the community. The landslide, which struck around 4 p.m., unleashed a torrent of earth and debris from a steep slope, impacting homes and blocking vital roads. As a result of this natural disaster, at least one person has lost their life, and three others have sustained injuries.
Local officials have reported that the heavy rain preceding the landslide likely played a pivotal role in triggering...
In a devastating turn of events, Ketchikan, Alaska, was struck by a landslide on Sunday afternoon that has left one person dead and several others injured. The disaster unfolded around 4 p.m. when heavy rains saturated the region, causing a steep slope above the Third Avenue Bypass to give way. The landslide cascaded down the hillside, crashing into homes and blocking roads, leading to significant destruction in the area.
Local officials reported that emergency crews were deployed immediately to...
A devastating landslide struck the picturesque town of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Sunday afternoon, leading to tragic consequences for the local community. The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m., sent debris tumbling down a steep slope above the Third Avenue Bypass, wreaking havoc as it crossed the road and descended further into the residential area known as White Cliff.
Authorities have confirmed that at least one individual lost their life in the landslide, while three others sustained injuri...
A devastating landslide struck Ketchikan, Alaska, on a Sunday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of one life and leaving several others injured. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., when a massive amount of earth and debris collapsed from a steep hillside, crossing the Third Avenue Bypass and descending further into the White Cliff area. Preliminary reports suggest that relentless heavy rains leading up to the disaster may have played a significant role in the landslide’s occurrence.
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A tragic landslide struck the community of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the loss of at least one life and leaving several others injured. The disaster unfolded around 4 p.m. as heavy rainfall saturated the region, leading to a catastrophic collapse of a steep slope. The landslide, which originated above the Third Avenue Bypass, surged downwards, obliterating homes in its path and blocking vital roadways, effectively isolating parts of the town.
Local authorities reported ...
