A landslide in Ketchikan resulted in one fatality, three injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure, leading to emergency declarations by local authorities.
The borough mayor expressed sorrow, stating, 'Friends, it is with a heavy heart we relay that a landslide in the city has taken a life, caused several injuries, damaged homes and impacted our community.'
City Mayor Kiffer shared his heartache, noting, 'In my 65 years in Ketchikan, I have never seen a slide of this magnitude,' highlighting the significant impact on the community.
Authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents of Third Avenue, with a shelter established at Ketchikan high school to accommodate displaced individuals.
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