A home in Union County, New Jersey has been deemed unsafe after its foundation failed, and investigators believe the April 5 earthquake may have been a contributing factor.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- More than a week after an earthquake shook the Northeast, we're learning of more possible damage in New Jersey.A home in Berkeley Heights, Union County has now been deemed unsafe.The Berkeley Heights Fire Department says the foundation of the home failed, and investigators believe the earthquake on April 5 may have been a contributing factor.The home on Maple and Baker avenues has been blocked off, and one person living in the home was forced to evacuate.
6 magnitude aftershock centered near Gladstone on Wednesday.The quake and aftershocks have thus far resulted in only minor damage in the Tri-State Area, including reports of gas leaks and a water main break. There were initial fears in Newark that the earthquake had caused the foundations of three neighboring homes to shift, but they were later determined to be safe.
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