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Two empty properties overlooking a canyon slid off their foundations Saturday in Draper, Utah, prompting the evacuations of two adjoining residences, officers mentioned Saturday.
In October, metropolis constructing officers declared two clifftop properties “unfit for human habitation” on account of “earth shifting that resulted in sliding and breaks within the properties’ foundations,” metropolis officers mentioned in a Fb put up.
The town had been following up with the developer for months on engineering research relating to the steadiness of the world, officers mentioned.
“With the snow pack melting and creating adjustments in circumstances, different properties within the neighborhood shall be evaluated for security considerations,” mentioned the Fb put up. “Right now, solely the 2 adjoining properties are being evacuated.”
Draper officers closed two public trails following the slide.
“Everybody must keep away from the world. Don’t go to the neighborhood the place the properties slid. Solely residents allowed,” mentioned metropolis officers. “We’re grateful that everybody is protected.”
Draper is about 20 miles south of Salt Lake Metropolis.
