Vancouver explosion

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L'explosion d'une installation électrique fait deux blessés à Vancouver (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Des témoins racontent avoir entendu le bruit d'une explosion et avoir vu une boule de feu s'échapper du sol sur la rue Burrard, entre les rues Hastings Ouest et ...

Deux personnes ont souffert de blessures au visage et de brûlures, précise Dan Nichols. Les édifices avoisinants ont été évacués et des fenêtres ont volé en éclat dans la foulée de l’explosion. Le fournisseur d'électricité BC Hydro a lancé une enquête afin de déterminer les causes de l'explosion et de l'incendie d'une installation électrique souterraine qui ont blessé deux personnes au centre-ville de Vancouver, vendredi soir.

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BC Hydro investigating after explosion, fire in underground electrical ... (CTV News Vancouver)

An investigation has been launched after an explosion and fire in an underground electrical vault in downtown Vancouver Friday evening.

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BC Hydro investigating cause of Vancouver explosion, fire near ... (Nanaimo News NOW)

VANCOUVER - BC Hydro says it has started its investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire near the Ma...

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Update: Two people injured in electrical fire near Marine Building in ... (Vancouver Is Awesome)

Authorities responding to a reported explosion in a BC Hydro electrical vault in Downtown Vancouver Friday (Feb. 24) evening. Two people were injuried.

The temporary bus bridge between Lonsdale Quay and Waterfront has ended. "Live fire and emergency situation at historic Marine Building in Downtown Vancouver," tweeted Vancouver City Councillior Sarah Kirby-Yung. Reports indicate the explosion happened shortly after 6 p.m.

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JJBean coffee shop looks scorched after explosion rocks the city ... (Daily Hive)

After an explosion downtown near Burrard Street and West Hastings, the smoke has cleared and the damage is visible.

However, according to a recent tweet, the station reopened on Saturday with regular service resuming. [#VPD]officers are supporting [@VanFireRescue]as they investigate the cause of an explosion and fire near Burrard Street and West Cordova tonight. Smoke was visible for various blocks after an explosion shook downtown Vancouver on Friday.

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Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine ... (Vernon Morning Star)

Vancouver police said some buildings were evacuated and traffic in the area was affected.

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