Authorities have carried out a mandatory evacuation of homes in and around the affected area amid fears of a “secondary landslide.”
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At least one person was killed and three were injured in a landslide in the city of Ketchikan, Alaska on Sunday, as authorities conducted mandatory evacuations across several neighborhoods amid concerns of a potential “secondary landslide” in the area.Key Facts
The landslide struck around 4 p.m. local time on Sunday and damaged multiple homes and powerlines, local authorities said.
A follow-up statement confirmed one person had died in the landslide and three others were taken to the nearby Ketchikan Medical Center—two of whom were admitted while the third was released after receiving treatment.
