8 homes evacuated in Houston due to sinkhole caused by heavy rain, no injuries reported.

8 homes evacuated in Houston due to sinkhole formed by heavy rain; no injuries reported. Houston Fire Dept responded to the incident at Memorial-area condo community on Sutherland Terrace Place. Ground collapse suspected to be caused by persistent rainfall for six days, exceeding average rainfall this year. Building engineers assessing damage; further evacuations possible.