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Massive 20-foot sinkhole threatens Florida neighborhood

Dec 10, 2015

A massive sinkhole is threatening homes in an Ocala neighborhood Thursday.

Marion County Fire Rescue officials said the hole was caused by a water main break Wednesday night.

The hole in the middle of the neighborhood and is believed to measure about 20 feet by 30 feet.

Raw: Massive Ocala sinkhole

The sinkhole has eaten up shrubs that were next to a porch of a home.

Several houses were evacuated as a precaution.

Fire officials and Marion County Utilities crews are working to stabilize the 12-inch water main.

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