BBC: Third of Christchurch buildings 'could face demolition'

[marmar]

A third of the buildings in central Christchurch may need to be demolished and rebuilt, authorities in New Zealand have warned, following an earthquake.

Hundreds of suburban homes damaged in Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude tremor may also have to be pulled down, officials said.

Prime Minister John Key said the country may be facing its biggest ever tragedy, as the death toll rose to 144.

Rescue efforts are entering a fifth night, but only bodies are being found. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12587041

[dipsydoodle]

1. I'm not in the least bit surprised.

It's tragic.