Landslide Devastates Homes in Wrangell, Search and Rescue Underway

Multiple houses have been affected by a large landslide south of Wrangell in Southeast Alaska, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The exact number of homes involved is still being determined, and it is unclear if anyone was caught in the slide. The main slide measures about 200 feet, and the area is too dangerous to enter directly. A state geologist will assess the stability of the slide, allowing for a more thorough search. Heavy rains in December 2020 triggered a massive landslide in Haines, resulting in two presumed deaths.