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    Fire and explosions at Chilliwack substation knock out power
    Source: CBC News
    Friday 27th January, 2012  

    A fire at a BC Hydro substation near Chilliwack, east of Vancouver that knocked out power to 38,000 customers in the region, has raised health concerns about smoke from the site.

    The fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. PT when unconfirmed reports suggest some leaking fuel caught fire at the Atchelitz substation, which is located on farm land just east... ...

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