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Landslide Destroys Home in Los Angeles, Damages Others

No injuries reported as emergency services assess damage in Sherman Oaks neighborhood.

  • A landslide in Los Angeles' Sherman Oaks neighborhood has destroyed one home and damaged others, with no reported injuries.
  • The incident occurred early Wednesday, amid heavy winter storms that have saturated the ground in Southern California.
  • Firefighters and building safety officials are assessing the damage and the stability of the affected area.
  • Los Angeles has experienced near-record rainfall this year, leading to nearly 600 mudslides and the re-tagging of buildings as unsafe.
  • The cause of the landslide is under investigation, but it follows a pattern of similar incidents in the region due to excessive rainfall.
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