30-foot hole opens up in front of Ocala home, residents evacuated

OCALA, Fla. — The residents inside an Ocala home were evacuated after a 30-foot wide ground depression opened within feet of their house.

Firefighters said the home is located near S.E. 28th Place and S.E. 5th Terrace.

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They said the hole was less than 5 feet from the duplex.

Officials said the building department and the state warning point were notified.

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No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms flood streets, down oak tree in Ocala Severe thunderstorms caused a mess in Ocala on Tuesday. (WFTV)

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Thunderstorms flood streets, down oak tree in Ocala Severe thunderstorms caused a mess in Ocala on Tuesday. (Monae Thomas)

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