The Canadian Red Cross is now creating a long-term shelter for residents of an apartment fire that happened on Saturday.
In an email release, the Red Cross says that due to extensive repairs, a new shelter will be opened on behalf of the province of New Brunswick.
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Residents of the apartment building at 5 Cole Cres. were forced to evacuate their home on Saturday after a fire in one unit caused smoke damage to other areas.
Canadian Red Cross spokesperson Allie Murchison says that as a result of the fire, electricity had to be disconnected for safety reasons.
Murchison says the new long term-shelter will now be located at 101 University Ave. in Miramichi and will be opening on Wednesday evening.
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In the aftermath of the fire, 37 tenants made use of a temporary shelter that was set up in two conference rooms provided by the Miramichi Rodd Hotel.
The Canadian Red Cross says the new shelter will be accessible for tenants 24-7 and available until further notice while the repairs are completed.
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