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Wall of sludge rolls over Ages Kentucky
More than 100 people fled into snow and 20 degree weather as a wall of sludge from a coalfield pond buried homes in Ages, killing Nellie Woolum and injuring none reported. Gov Brown declared a state of emergency in Harlan County and National Guard protection was activated. Rescue and evacuation continued as shelters opened in local churches.
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Harlan, Ky
State Division of Disaster and Emergency Services
Nellie Woolum
John Y. Brown Jr
Harlan County
Harlan
Carolyn Dean
Tipton Baker
Ages Creek
Ages
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Eastover Mining Co
Thomas S. Mark
MSHA