At least one person was killed and others were injured when a landslide struck homes in Ketchikan, Alaska, on August 25, according to
local officials.Photos released by Ketchikan Gateway Borough show the aftermath of the landslide.“The potential for a secondary landslide south of the original slide” remained a concern, officials said.“In my 65 years in Ketchikan, I have never seen a slide of this magnitude,” said Ketchikan Mayor Dave Kiffer. “The loss of life that we have encountered is heartbreaking, and my heart goes out to those who lost their homes.”Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy
declared a disaster and directed all state agencies to provide assistance where needed. Credit: Ketchikan Gateway Borough via Storyful