California Hit With Earthquake Of 6.0 Magnitude

Video: California hit with earthquake of 6.0 magnitude

huffingtonpost.com - August 24th, 2014 - Ellen Knickmeyer

A large earthquake rolled through California's northern Bay Area early Sunday, damaging some buildings, igniting fires, knocking out power to tens of thousands and sending residents running out of their homes in the darkness.

Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said. The 6.0-magnitude quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said.

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