Ridgecrest earthquake rocks Southern California

Multiple fires broke out after the earthquake Friday, according to Kern County spokeswoman Megan Person.

A fire broke out at the Casa Corona restaurant in Ridgecrest following the earthquake. Photo: Jessica Weston/AP

Mark Ghilarducci, Director of California Governors’ Office of Emergency Management, said Ridgecrest has had significant reports of structural fires due to gas leaks throughout the city.

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