Collapsed apartment ends in death and acts of heroism
In Northridge at the Northridge Meadows Apartments, a quaking building collapsed trapping residents. John and Josephine Winans credit a random beam with saving their lives as Alan and Buffy Jo Fitch used a fire hose as a lifeline to aid about 15 neighbors. The Fitches and other residents assisted victims while rescue dogs searched ruins amid sirens and fear.
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Buffy Jo Fitch
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Amateur forecaster predicted California quake from radio signals
San Jose resident Jack Coles, operating the Early Warning EarthQuake Detection network, warned Saturday of a potential quake over 6 on the Richter scale within three days, based on reports of increased radio signals and electrical anomalies. USGS scientists expressed skepticism, noting no solid link yet.
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Five Dead as Building Collapses and Rescue Efforts Continue
Pearson clutched a fire extinguisher as the structure fell, and a nearby identical building remained intact. The Urban Search and Rescue Team arrived with 72 hours of supplies, air bags, and radios to avert gas fires. Gregory Gonzalez expressed hope of finding survivors as firefighters, dogs, and listening devices combed the rubble, but no voices were heard.
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California quakes since 1906 big one
AP summarizes major California earthquakes from 1906 to 1992. Notable quakes include Landers 1992, San Francisco 1989, Whittier 1987, Livermore 1980, Sylmar 1971, Tehachapi Bakersfield 1952, Long Beach 1933, and the 1906 San Francisco event with fires and high death tolls.
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