YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. There are Armenians recorded among the casualties of the magnitude-6.0 quake, which hit California on August 24. Their identity and number is being clarified. The Press Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia informed “Armenpress” that by 06.30 o’clock of August 26, the number of the casualties reached 207, over 100 buildings were damaged.

The Crisis Management Centre of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia got in touch with the State Operations Center (SOC) of the State of California, which stated that the number of those, who have suffered from the quake continues to grow.

The earthquake that jarred California's wine capital caused $1 billion in damages, Napa County officials estimated Monday as business owners mopped up high-end vintages that spilled from barrels and bottles and swept away broken glass in the rush to get the tourist hotspot back in shape for the summer's final holiday weekend.

With the dust still settling from Sunday's magnitude-6.0 temblor centred near the city of Napa, government and tourism officials assessing its economic and structural impact encouraged visitors to keep flocking to the charming towns, tasting rooms, restaurants and spas that drive the Napa Valley economy.