A devastating series of earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquakes, which occurred on Wednesday evening, brought down buildings and resulted in hundreds of deaths. Many more people are still missing, and the death toll is expected to rise.

The full extent of the damage is not yet known, but it is clear that the earthquakes have had a significant impact on the northern part of the country. Governments and nonprofits are working to provide aid to those affected. For more information on the earthquakes and how to help those impacted, readers can visit the KPRC 2 Houston website.

Further details on the disaster and relief efforts are available from this source.