Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of Nicole

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Nicole swept homes into the ocean and other buildings considered safe at the start of the week, are now dangerous to be around.

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People in Volusia County are waking up Friday morning to see some buildings that have dropped into the ocean.

Photos: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of Nicole

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Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of Nicole

The destruction is catastrophic along the coast.

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People are salvaging what they can from homes dangling off the edge in Wilbur-By-The-Sea.

One family lost about 1/3 of their home after it crash into the ocean.

After Hurricane Ian, the shoreline was weakened.

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Protective dunes and sea walls were no match for back-to-back storms.

Neighbors said the damage is devastating.

Dozens of structures have been deemed unsafe.

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Volusia County leaders said that number will likely grow with more inspections underway.

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