An avalanche hit an occupied three-story apartment building in Olympic Valley Tuesday night. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Placer County deputies say the 7 p.m. snow slide was “approximately 200 yards wide and 25 feet deep and engulfed the bottom two floors of the building" on Shirley Canyon Road.

Authorities say everyone was “able to evacuate the building with help from fire crews.”

The snow broke windows on the first and second floors. 

Evacuation orders were set in place for area residents but have since been lifted.

The condo complex struck by the avalanche cannot be re-populated until building inspections are completed.

Deputies say Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue helped with evacuation efforts and used K9s to search for possible avalanche victims, but “at this time there is no indication anyone else was caught in the path of the avalanche.”

Besides this condo, there were about 100 other people affected by this avalanche. Evacuees who are directly related to this avalanche can call 211 to request resources.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office says the residents were lucky the avalanche didn't cause more damage.

They say if you find yourself stuck in your home because of an avalanche, be sure to have flashlights, batteries, emergency food supplies, water, blankets and anything to help keep you fed, hydrated, and warm and a spare charger for your phone if you need to call for help.

The Sierra Avalanche Center says if you're in your car and encounter an avalanche, turn the car on for 10 minute intervals to keep warm and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. 

David Reichel, the Executive Director for the Sierra Avalanche Center explains, "Avalanche danger is still real, and people need to keep that in mind and look at the forecast and understand where we think the avalanche dangers are possible and choose their travel techniques and their travel terrain very carefully."

He adds that we've been seeing high avalanche danger this winter. They advise if you choose to brave the elements, to make sure you have the proper tools, such as a beacon to help rescuers find you, and a probe and a shovel to help find others who might become buried in the snow. 

Reichel mentions, "But it still is very possible for human being to trigger avalanches, those who are cooped up and aren't able to play in the mountains and gets outs there it's really important that people stay safe and make good decisions."