Not less than two dead, 11 injured in California earthquake

Not less than two people have died in the huge earthquake that struck northern California Tuesday, authorities said.

Each deaths resulted from medical emergencies during or following the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that rattled the world at 2:30 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services announced.

One among the fatalities was in Rio Dell, the Los Angeles Times reported, the world that sustained a lot of the quake’s damage.

The person was experiencing difficulty respiratory throughout the earthquake. They went into cardiac arrest and died after they were taken to the hospital, Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes said.

There have been 11 other reported injuries up to now, officials said.

The tremendous quake triggered an early-warning “shake alert” about 10 minutes before it struck around seven miles west-southwest of Ferndale, a town about 250 miles north of San Francisco. It was followed by at the least 80 aftershocks over the following several hours.

Caltrans workers inspect Fernbridge, the main arterial that connects Ferndale over the Eel River, after an earthquake near Fortuna, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. — Not less than two people have reportedly died due to earthquake, officials said.

The damage has been significant, but “minimal” in comparison with the strength of the earthquake, in line with Brian Ferguson, a spokesperson for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Not less than 4 roads in Humboldt County have been closed as a consequence of cracks, and gas and power lines are down, officials said.

Fernbridge in Ferndale was closed as emergency officials evaluated 4 giant cracks within the pavement stretching across the landmark structure, a CHP incident log said. An emergency $6 million grant was issued to repair the bridge, which is one among the few available ways to enter the California town.

Bent poles are seen after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California, in Rio Dell, California, U.S. December 20, 2022. — Not less than 4 roads have been closed due to sustained damages.

Homeowner Darren Gallagher looks at the collapsed second story porch of his house after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California, in Rio Dell, California, U.S. December 20, 2022. — Homeowner Darren Gallagher looks on the collapsed second story porch of his house in Rio Dell.

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Merchandise can be seen knocked off the shelves inside a Dollar General store after an earthquake in Rio Dell, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. — Greater than 70,000 customers have been left without power.

David Wrisley inspects the kitchen of his house after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California, in Rio Dell, California, U.S. December 20, 2022. — A boil water advisory is in effect for the cities of Rio Dell and Fortuna.

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Greater than 70,000 customers have been left without power, including two hospitals which are running on generators. A boil water advisory is in effect for the cities of Rio Dell and Fortuna.

Officials have launched a charging center on the Eureka Municipal Auditorium within the coastal city and are working with the American Red Cross to ascertain a Local Assistance Center for impacted residents within the Eel River Valley

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