Six Buxton Homes Collapse Amid Hurricanes Humberto, Imelda

Strong surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda washed away multiple unoccupied beachfront homes on the Outer Banks; five in Buxton collapsed into the Atlantic on Tuesday and a sixth was reported the following day. Drone and on-the-ground video show stilted houses sliding off eroded sand; authorities say no injuries have been reported. Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed the beachfront from northern Buxton through off‑road vehicle ramp 43 and warned visitors to avoid hazardous debris and that further collapses are possible. Storm-driven swells produced dangerous marine conditions, widespread debris and rip currents, and officials said shoreline retreat and rising seas are increasing risks to coastal homes, adding to a growing tally of Outer Banks houses lost in recent years.