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Santa Barbara Hit by Disaster Quake Shakes City
A 5.1 magnitude quake centered near Santa Barbara Channel rattled five counties injuring about 50 people. Goleta suffered most damage with shattered windows and derailed train. downtown Santa Barbara escaped major harm. Emergency crews treated minor injuries, one patient in ICU with burns. roads blocked by rock slides, water mains broke, gas leaks sparked small fires.
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Canal
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Goleta
California Highway Patrol
Gene Hunt
Goleta Valley Community Hospital
Donald Rink
Michael Brown
California
Office of Emergency Services
Sacramento
Sheriff's Department