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"Two homes in the Sumter County section of The Villages are threatened by a sinkhole that grew in size as crews were trying to fill it Saturday.The Villages public safety department told WESH 2 News that the two homes are on Chalmer Terrace.Crews were able to add support beams to one home, but the other was still in danger Saturday night.A contractor, Helicon USA, had been working on the sinkhole for two weeks when the hole swallowed a bunch of new dirt Saturday morning.Contractors said the soil loosened and the hole started to grow after Friday\u2019s rain storm.The sinkhole has consumed the dirt under part of the foundation of one home, and left a void under part of the driveway of a neighboring home.VIDEO: Sinkhole threatens 2 homes in The VillagesNeighbors on Chalmer Terrace near St. Charles Place had to be evacuated for safety concerns. More homeowners could be forced out if the dirt continues to collapse.The Villages reports there are no injuries, and so far, no damage, other than the loss of dirt and possible damage to utilities and irrigation pipes.Firefighters estimate the hole is about 25 feet wide. They said they are not sure how deep the hole is, but said it is growing. Crews are working to stop its growth.The contractor is still working the scene."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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