Pacific Northwest Landslide: Homes Hit, River at Risk
Update: 2025-12-16
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Heavy rains in the Pacific Northwest have triggered a massive landslide on Highway 29 near Lincoln City, Oregon, causing significant damage and evacuations. Ten homes have been affected, with at least two directly hit. Residents brace for more as the wet weather persists. Jenny Nelson, a local resident, witnessed the slide and described the devastation as incomprehensible. She and her husband expressed relief that no fatalities have been reported. Debris from damaged homes, including refrigerators and propane tanks, has been floating down the Siletz River, highlighting personal losses. With more rain expected, theres concern that additional landslide material could enter the river, potentially causing further problems. The affected portion of Highway 29 is expected to remain closed for an extended period, impacting travel. The community remains resilient, with neighbors actively looking out for one another.
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