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Thousands evacuate after Oroville Dam predicted to fail

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Thousands evacuate after Oroville Dam predicted to fail

Officials have ordered thousands of residents near the Oroville Dam to evacuate the area, saying a "hazardous situation is developing" after an emergency spillway severely eroded.

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