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Large fire prompts advisory for White Rock residents to boil water

by Charlie Smith on May 15th, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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      The City of White Rock says some properties have no water in the wake of a massive fire on Pacific Avenue. Other properties have water that's discoloured.

      "We do not believe that the discoloured water is a health concern," the city website states, "however as a precaution a boil water advisory is still in effect."

      Officials anticipate that water will be restored to all buildings later today.

      The blaze broke out early this morning.

      It started in a building under construction at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Johnston Road before spreading to an apartment complex.

      All residents managed to escape, but some have been left homeless.

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