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Regina home evacuated following roof collapse in neighbouring building

The roof of a building on 11th Avenue and Toronto Street had collapsed, Saturday, according to the Regina Fire Department. Justin Bukoski / Global News

A building collapse led to an emergency home evacuation in Regina on Saturday, say officials.

The roof of a vacant office building located on 11th Avenue and Toronto Street had collapsed at around 6 p.m., according to the Regina Fire Department.

 

The cause of the roof collapse remains unknown. Justin Bukoski / Global News
Following the roof collapse, a nearby home was evacuated, according to the Regina Fire Department.

Officials say no one was inside the building at the time.

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The fire department says a nearby home was evacuated as a result.

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The building — which was built in the 1950s — remains fenced off.

The cause of the collapse remains unknown.

With files from Connor O’Donovan.

 

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