Broken sprinkler line floods S.E. retirement residence

Posted Jan 21, 2012 7:38 am.

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A broken sprinkler line is to blame for a flood at a southeast retirement building.

The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday on Lake Fraser Drive, S.E. The north wing was flooded, but thankfully the rest of the building was spared.

About fifty people have been displaced and will have to stay with family or friends for the next few days.

Anyone else in need will be assisted with finding accommodations,

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