2nd Possible Sinkhole Opens in Holiday Neighborhood

Pasco County says a second hole has opened up in the ground along Torch Street in Holiday.

This hole, like the first, is roughly 10 feet in diameter and 10 feet deep, according to Pasco County spokesman Doug Tobin.

Confirmation of the second hole came Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. after a Pasco County deputy went out and inspected the site.

Tobin says no buildings are affected at this time and the hole is on private property. No evacuations are anticipated at this time.

The first hole opened Monday morning at 1728 Torch St., forcing the evacuation of six families. The home where the depression opened has been condemned by the county until remediation work can be performed.

Pasco County refers to possible sinkholes as depressions until engineers can fully examine sites and make final determinations.

See Also:

• Update: Possible Sinkhole Displaces 6 Families, Swallows Car

Photo Credit: The first hole swallowed the homeowner’s car. Photo courtesy of Pasco County