All articles tagged with #home destruction
A powerful storm caused a massive mudslide in Wrightwood, California, destroying homes and impacting local businesses, with residents like Misty Cheng devastated by the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts amid future rain threats.
A fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's home in Coral Gables, Florida, with no injuries reported. The fire, which broke out early Thursday morning, was contained after extensive firefighting efforts, and an investigation into its cause is underway. Spoelstra was not home at the time, and the property was recently purchased and renovated by him.
A fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in Coral Gables, Florida, while he was away; no injuries occurred, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
A powerful storm from Typhoon Halong caused severe flooding and destruction in western Alaska, notably lifting homes from their foundations and displacing thousands, with one man narrowly escaping death after his house floated away and was stopped just feet from the river by a small hill. Rescue efforts were extensive, and the storm resulted in at least one death and multiple homes damaged.
A mother and her five children returned home to find their newly rented house in Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati, destroyed by flash floods, with most of their belongings ruined. The landlord and neighbors blame the city for the recurring issue, citing a drain problem on the street that leads to catastrophic flooding. Despite previous efforts by the city, including sewer backup prevention pumps and raised windows, the problem persists. The affected community is calling for urgent action from the city to address the issue and prevent further devastation.
A Little Rock homeowner, whose house was destroyed by a tornado in March, experienced another setback when a microburst storm leveled his still-under-construction home. The homeowner received a call from his builder informing him of the damage, with the rebuild process now delayed by another two months. Despite the challenges, the homeowner remains grateful for what he still has.
A kindergarten graduate named RJ Thomas tragically lost his life when a tree struck by lightning crashed through his home in Jennings, Missouri. His mother, LaWanda, desperately tried to save him but faced obstacles in getting help, including dropped calls and a lengthy response time. State Representative Yolonda Fountain Henderson expressed her belief that RJ could have been saved. The community has rallied together to support LaWanda and her surviving child, organizing a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses and relocation costs.