CHNS identifies five collapsed homes in Buxton; warns other collapses are possible

Photo of collapsed house at 46007 Cottage Avenue, Buxton.

(Cape Hatteras National Seashore)

(Cape Hatteras National Seashore)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) was notified this afternoon that five unoccupied houses have collapsed in Buxton, North Carolina. Seashore visitors are urged to stay away from the collapsed house sites and to use caution for miles to the south of the sites, due to the presence of potentially hazardous debris. This is an ongoing incident; further collapses are possible due to the ocean conditions.

As of 3:30 p.m., the Seashore is aware of the following house collapses in Buxton:

46001 Cottage Avenue

46002 Cottage Avenue

46007 Cottage Avenue

46209 Tower Circle Road

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