Vancouver Explosion
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Wrong materials, outdated system factors in injurious BC Hydro vault explosion: ReportBC Hydro had also identified possible catastrophic safety risks with the vault and recommended its replacement in 2018, but failed to do so.FireJun 22, 2023
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BC Hydro decommissioning 2 electrical vaults after Vancouver explosionThe two vaults are the only equipment similar to the one on Burrard Street that exploded in February, hurting two people.FireMar 17, 2023
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Vancouver coffee shop suffers after terrifying electrical explosionThe owner of a Vancouver coffee shop closed after an electrical explosion in downtown Vancouver on Friday says his business could be closed for up to three months.FireFeb 27, 2023
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Two hurt in explosion and underground electrical vault fire in VancouverPictures and video posted to social media showed large flames shooting from the ground in front of the JJ Bean cafe on Burrard Street near Hastings Street.FireFeb 24, 2023
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Underground explosion in downtown Vancouver caused by electrical faults: officialsA BC Hydro spokesperson said the investigation is still underway into what happened but said an explosion like this "is completely out of character for a typical electrical fault."InvestigationsJan 6, 2021
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