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Amber Gero's report on hydro vault fire

Amber Gero's report on hydro vault fire
Hundreds of residents in the area of St. Clair and Spadina were put in the dark this morning, their apartment buildings were blacked out by an explosion in a hydro vault.

Listen to Amber Gero's report

Just before 5 o'clock this morning, firefighters were called to 260 Heath Street west, between Spadina and Bathurst.

Firefighters say there was an explosion in the vault.  As a result, several buildings will be without electricity for an estimated 8 to 10 hours. 

In the meantime, hundreds of people forced out of their high rise at 2 Secord Avenue by an explosion and fire Sunday, may not be able to live in their apartments for a month or so.

City engineers say there was no serious structural damage to the building but they'll have to shore up two underground parking garages that were flooded and they'll have to restore the water and electricity.

Reports by CFRB's Amber Gero

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