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Earthquake strikes central Italy

Updated 1:52 PM EDT, Sun August 28, 2016
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Firefighters help residents recover personal belongings from damaged houses in the village of Rio, Italy, on Sunday, August 28.  A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy on Wednesday, killing more than 290 people. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach remote areas.
Firefighters help residents recover personal belongings from damaged houses in the village of Rio, Italy, on Sunday, August 28. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy on Wednesday, killing more than 290 people. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach remote areas.
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Firefighters stand by an excavator in Amatrice, Italy,on August 28, as dangerously damaged buildings and overhanging ledges are pulled down.
Firefighters stand by an excavator in Amatrice, Italy,on August 28, as dangerously damaged buildings and overhanging ledges are pulled down.
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A rescued dog receives treatment in a veterinary care unit in Amatrice, Italy on August 28.
A rescued dog receives treatment in a veterinary care unit in Amatrice, Italy on August 28.
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Volunteers on motorbikes drive through the town of Villa San Lorenzo a Flaviano, Italy, on August 28 as they bring supplies to smaller villages.
Volunteers on motorbikes drive through the town of Villa San Lorenzo a Flaviano, Italy, on August 28 as they bring supplies to smaller villages.
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A destroyed house is seen on Saturday, August 27, in Pescara del Tronto, Italy.
A destroyed house is seen on Saturday, August 27, in Pescara del Tronto, Italy.
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Police inspect rubble and debris in Amatrice, Italy, on August 27.
Police inspect rubble and debris in Amatrice, Italy, on August 27.
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A drone controlled by Italian firefighters flies over damaged houses in San Lorenzo, Italy, on August 27.
A drone controlled by Italian firefighters flies over damaged houses in San Lorenzo, Italy, on August 27.
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Damaged coffins and rubble are seen at the cemetery of Sant'Angelo, Italy, on August 27.
Damaged coffins and rubble are seen at the cemetery of Sant'Angelo, Italy, on August 27.
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Rescuers of the Italian Red Cross carry the body of a victim in Amatrice, Italy, on Friday, August 26.
Rescuers of the Italian Red Cross carry the body of a victim in Amatrice, Italy, on Friday, August 26.
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Firefighters and rescue workers stand near the damaged Sant'Agostino church and a destroyed ice cream shop in the Italian village of Amatrice on Friday, August 26.
Firefighters and rescue workers stand near the damaged Sant'Agostino church and a destroyed ice cream shop in the Italian village of Amatrice on Friday, August 26.
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A woman rests in the courtyard of a convent in Amatrice on August 26.
A woman rests in the courtyard of a convent in Amatrice on August 26.
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Firefighters inspect a damaged building from the elevated platform of a firetruck in Amatrice on August 26. Amatrice has been the hardest-hit town, with more than 200 killed there.
Firefighters inspect a damaged building from the elevated platform of a firetruck in Amatrice on August 26. Amatrice has been the hardest-hit town, with more than 200 killed there.
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An aerial view shows the damage in the village of Saletta on August 26. Strong aftershocks in the region have rattled residents and emergency crews.
An aerial view shows the damage in the village of Saletta on August 26. Strong aftershocks in the region have rattled residents and emergency crews.
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A man and woman comfort each other in front of a collapsed house in Amatrice on August 26.
A man and woman comfort each other in front of a collapsed house in Amatrice on August 26.
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Firefighters cordon off an area around the rubble from a destroyed building in Amatrice on August 26.
Firefighters cordon off an area around the rubble from a destroyed building in Amatrice on August 26.
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Emergency team members set up a tent camp for earthquake victims at a sports field in Arquata del Tronto on August 26.
Emergency team members set up a tent camp for earthquake victims at a sports field in Arquata del Tronto on August 26.
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Rescuers make their way through destroyed houses in Pescara del Tronto on Thursday, August 25. It's unclear how many people remain trapped under debris.
Rescuers make their way through destroyed houses in Pescara del Tronto on Thursday, August 25. It's unclear how many people remain trapped under debris.
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A field kitchen in Amatrice provides meals for emergency workers and earthquake survivors on August 25.
A field kitchen in Amatrice provides meals for emergency workers and earthquake survivors on August 25.
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Rescue and emergency service personnel use an excavator to search for victims under the remains of a building in Amatrice on August 25.
Rescue and emergency service personnel use an excavator to search for victims under the remains of a building in Amatrice on August 25.
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An old building in Amatrice is partly damaged after the quake.
An old building in Amatrice is partly damaged after the quake.
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An emergency services helicopter takes off in Amatrice as rescuers continue the search for survivors.
An emergency services helicopter takes off in Amatrice as rescuers continue the search for survivors.
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A man rests on a bench after spending the night in a makeshift camp set up inside a gym in Amatrice on August 25.
A man rests on a bench after spending the night in a makeshift camp set up inside a gym in Amatrice on August 25.
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A bird's eye view of Amatrice shows the devastation after the deadly quake struck on Wednesday, August 24.
A bird's eye view of Amatrice shows the devastation after the deadly quake struck on Wednesday, August 24.
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Rescuers help a woman from the rubble in Amatrice on August 24.
Rescuers help a woman from the rubble in Amatrice on August 24.
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Search-and-rescue teams survey collapsed houses in Pescara del Tronto on August 24.
Search-and-rescue teams survey collapsed houses in Pescara del Tronto on August 24.
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A man cries as another injured man is helped in Amatrice.
A man cries as another injured man is helped in Amatrice.
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This woman in Amatrice was wounded during the earthquake.
This woman in Amatrice was wounded during the earthquake.
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Rescuers carry a man through earthquake debris in Amatrice.
Rescuers carry a man through earthquake debris in Amatrice.
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Rocco Girardi receives treatment after being rescued from the rubble in Arquata del Tronto on August 24.
Rocco Girardi receives treatment after being rescued from the rubble in Arquata del Tronto on August 24.
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The body of a unidentified child lies on a bench in Arquata del Tronto on August 24.
The body of a unidentified child lies on a bench in Arquata del Tronto on August 24.
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The quake left this house in ruins in Arquata del Tronto.
The quake left this house in ruins in Arquata del Tronto.
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Two people hug each other next to damaged houses in Pescara del Tronto.
Two people hug each other next to damaged houses in Pescara del Tronto.
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Two women pass along a stuffed toy in Amatrice on August 24.
Two women pass along a stuffed toy in Amatrice on August 24.
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Residents take in the damage in Amatrice.
Residents take in the damage in Amatrice.
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This aerial photo shows damaged buildings in Amatrice. The quake struck at 3:36 a.m and was felt across a broad swath of central Italy.
This aerial photo shows damaged buildings in Amatrice. The quake struck at 3:36 a.m and was felt across a broad swath of central Italy.
Gregorio Borgia/AP
An emergency hospital camp is set up to treat earthquake victims in Arquata del Tronto.
An emergency hospital camp is set up to treat earthquake victims in Arquata del Tronto.
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A woman tries to comfort her child in Amatrice on August 24.
A woman tries to comfort her child in Amatrice on August 24.
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Residents survey a collapsed staircase in Amatrice on August 24.
Residents survey a collapsed staircase in Amatrice on August 24.
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Residents of Pescara del Tronto care for an elderly earthquake victim on August 24.
Residents of Pescara del Tronto care for an elderly earthquake victim on August 24.
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Search-and-rescue teams look for survivors in Pescara del Tronto.
Search-and-rescue teams look for survivors in Pescara del Tronto.
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Survivors sit among the rubble of a house in Amatrice on August 24.
Survivors sit among the rubble of a house in Amatrice on August 24.
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Residents search for victims in Amatrice.
Residents search for victims in Amatrice.
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An injured man is rescued from a collapsed building in Amatrice on August 24.
An injured man is rescued from a collapsed building in Amatrice on August 24.
MASSIMO PERCOSSI/ANSA/EPA
A man leans on a wall in Pescara del Tronto.
A man leans on a wall in Pescara del Tronto.
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A dog searches for people trapped in collapsed buildings in Amatrice.
A dog searches for people trapped in collapsed buildings in Amatrice.
MASSIMO PERCOSSI/ANSA/EPA
Rescuers search for victims in Amatrice on August 24.
Rescuers search for victims in Amatrice on August 24.
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A man is pulled alive from the rubble.
A man is pulled alive from the rubble.
Francesco Fotia/REX/Shutterstock
A man surveys damage near a dust-covered car in Amatrice on August 24.
A man surveys damage near a dust-covered car in Amatrice on August 24.
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Two people huddle together in Amatrice after the earthquake.
Two people huddle together in Amatrice after the earthquake.
Francesco Fotia/REX/Shutterstock
A rescue worker drives a truck of rubble as cleanup operations begin in Amatrice.
A rescue worker drives a truck of rubble as cleanup operations begin in Amatrice.
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