02-06-2025
40 foot sinkhole opens up in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials tell 28/22 News a sinkhole opened up in the backyard of a Dunmore home Sunday afternoon.
Dunmore Police Sergeant Stephon Burgette told 28/22 News the sinkhole was reported by the residents near the intersection of College Avenue and Jefferson Avenue at about 5:15 p.m. after they returned home and found the hole.
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Officials say the sinkhole was about 40 feet deep, and crews worked to fill it Sunday night.
Residents were evacuated from their homes, but were able to return about 20 minutes later, according to authorities.
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