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Revised Fatality Figures in Buncombe: Officials Correct Previous Overcount in Hurricane Helene’s Toll

Raleigh, N.C. — A significant revision in the reported death toll from Hurricane Helene has emerged from Buncombe County, where initial figures were substantially reduced. Officials originally recorded 72 fatalities related to the storm but have recently adjusted this number down to 42, aligning with state-reported data. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with state authorities, adjusted the count after discrepancies arose regarding the actual causes of death and the residency of the deceased. …

Revised Count Lowers Buncombe County’s Hurricane Helene Death Toll, Official Numbers Confirm

Asheville, N.C. — In a recent revision of data, Buncombe County has significantly lowered its reported death toll from Hurricane Helene, acknowledging an overcount by approximately 30 fatalities. The revised tally aligns with state figures, painting a clearer picture of the storm’s impact on the region. Previously, county officials reported that 72 lives were lost due to the historic storm. However, updated figures provided by the state show only 42 storm-related deaths in the county, …

Revised Figures Show Decrease in Hurricane Helene Death Toll in North Carolina County

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a significant revision of previously reported fatalities, officials in Buncombe County, the region encompassing Asheville, announced a substantial discrepancy in the death count from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported at 72, the death toll has been corrected to 42, aligning with state figures. This correction follows a reevaluation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, which revealed inconsistencies primarily due to initial assumptions that all deaths during the period of the storm were …

Revised Figures Show Buncombe County Overestimated Hurricane Helene Death Toll by 30

Asheville, NC — Initial reports overstating the number of fatalities in Buncombe County, North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene have been corrected, with recent updates significantly reducing the death toll. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, alongside state data, confirmed that the previously reported deaths were inflated by as many as 30. The correction aligns local numbers with those of the state, which consistently recorded a lower count. As of Oct. 10, the North Carolina Office …

Haldwani District Magistrate Confirms Communal Violence was “Pre-Planned and Unprovoked” as Death Toll Revised to Two

Haldwani, in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, is grappling with communal violence following the demolition of an illegally constructed madrasa in the area. District magistrate Vandana Singh labeled the violence as “pre-planned and unprovoked,” pointing to the attack’s initiation in Banbhoolpura after the demolition. The attackers reportedly gathered stones on rooftops before commencing the assault. Singh further detailed that the perpetrators utilized petrol bombs, fired at the Banbhulpura police station, and set vehicles ablaze. She …

Louisiana ‘Superfog’ Pileup Death Toll Revised Down by Louisiana State Police After Intense Fire and Extensive Wreckage

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – A series of vehicle crashes led to a devastating multi-car pileup on Interstate 55 west of New Orleans, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries. The tragic event was caused by a combination of low visibility due to wildfire smoke and dense fog, a phenomenon commonly known as “superfog.” Initially reported as 7 fatalities, the death toll was later revised to 8. However, it was ultimately reduced by one after additional …