NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — A sinkhole has nearly swallowed two homes and forced the evacuation of a total of eight houses at Newport.
The fire department has cut off power and cordoned off the homes.
The sinkhole was apparently caused by heavy weekend rain.
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With information from: KGW, KVAL
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