Buildings with mock disaster damage being constructed to train search dogs near Santa Paula

May 31--Dozens of military personnel have labored six days a week since April 1 northwest of Santa Paula, building what designers say will look like a Hollywood movie set when completed in late summer.

The project will include a house, store and hotel.

But there's a catch: All three structures are being built to look as if they've been through a big earthquake, explosion or other megadisaster.

Designers of the project at the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation compound, about 4 miles outside Santa Paula, are faced with making sure the buildings are structurally sound while appearing to be unstable.

They'll be used to help train...