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Transformer Fire - Chancellor Apartment Towers, North Delta

March 24, 2009

On the afternoon of Friday March 20th, 2009 at 3:45 pm the Delta Fire Department responded to a fire in the electrical vault of an underground parkade in the Chancellor Apartment Towers at 11910 & 11920 80th Ave.

The fire was self contained within a concrete vault and was suppressed with dry chemical extinguishers.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but a lightning strike may have precipitated a power surge to the transformer which was damaged beyond repair. A contractor is currently working on site to restore temporary power as new transformers are being sourced for replacement.

Update - March 31, 2009

  • Temporary power has been restored to Chancellor Apartment Towers.
  • Residents are being permitted to return to their units upon completion of electrical inspections that meet BC Safety Authority's requirements.
  • For up-to-date information on the status of the building, contact the property management company National Pacific Real Estate Services at (604) 685-8830.

Information for Residents of Chancellor Tower Residential Complex

Insurance

  • If you have not already contacted your insurance provider, it is recommended that you do so immediately.
  • The Strata Corporation's Insurance Broker has advised that under the Standard Condominium Home Owners Policy, coverage is provided for additional living expenses if an emergency occurs that prevents the occupants from using their suite due to an Authority having jurisdiction. In this case, the BC Safety Authority has restricted access to residents and no occupancy is permitted.

  • The coverage under a Standard Condominium Owners policy provides for a maximum of 2 weeks additional living expense. This information has been provided by the building's insurance broker and all owners are asked to contact their insurance broker or insurance company.

Contact Information

  • For up-to-date information on the status of the building, contact the property management company National Pacific Real Estate Services at (604) 685-8830.
  • The Corporation of Delta Public Safety Information Line (604) 952-3101.

 

 

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