Rockslide Forces Several Families to Leave Homes

LOGAN, W.Va. -- A rockslide is wreaking havoc in a neighborhood in Logan. Three homes are being evacuated.

 “It (the rockslide) is about three feet under the foundation of the house,” Ray Perry, Logan’s code enforcement officer, said.

Engineers worry the rest of the hill could go at any time. It could be a day, a week or even a year, but those who live there were asked to leave immediately.

Perry says more than likely all three homes will have to be demolished.

All three families do have places to stay.

City officials don't believe any of the other homes in the neighborhood are at risk.

It’s unclear exactly what caused the rockslide, but Perry says the rain earlier this week contributed.