Long Beach apartment complex evacuated due to quake damage

Authorities ordered a Long Beach apartment building evacuated after the structure sustained severe roof damage in a quake that rattled the area earlier in the day.

At least six families were ordered to evacuate their apartments and were awaiting placement in temporary housing by the Red Cross, according to the Long Beach Fire Department. Nobody was injured during the 4.0 magnitude quake, although a chunk of the building's eaves gave way and fell to the ground.

The aftershock occurred near the epicenter of Sunday’s 4.7 quake, which caused strong shaking and light damage in the beach towns south of the airport.

Although a few fire stations in the Rancho Palos Verdes and Carson areas reported items falling off their shelves, the Los Angeles County Fire Department did not receive any reports of significant damage, said Inspector Frank Garrido.

-- Monte Morin

Check out L.A. Times quake map.

Comments

[Rachael]

What apartment building - or what is the address?

[Mark]

Yes, please, what apartment building???

[Jon]

Yes, what apartment building? That does seem like it would be a crucial part of the news story -- I'd like to know if I should drive home after work or head for a shelter.