Careless smoking caused Pacific Avenue fire

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The Office of the Fire Commissioner has concluded that the cause of the fire that tore through Valley View Condominiums at 1400 Pacific Avenue on Tuesday, was accidental and caused by careless disposal of smoking materials.

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The Office of the Fire Commissioner has concluded that the cause of the fire that tore through Valley View Condominiums at 1400 Pacific Avenue on Tuesday, was accidental and caused by careless disposal of smoking materials.

The damage is estimated at $11 million.

The fire started at approximately 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. There were 48 units impacted by the fire, forcing just over 100 people from their condos. Many left with the clothes on their backs. No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters remain at a four-story apartment building bordering the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue on Wednesday after battling a devastating fire there that began on Tuesday evening.  (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon Sun 22092021 Firefighters remain at a four-story apartment building bordering the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue on Wednesday after battling a devastating fire there that began on Tuesday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

One cat died in the fire.

 

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