Explosion displaces dozens of residents from Cape Breton seniors' complex
In an interview with CBC News on Friday night, CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall confirmed there was an explosion at Silver Birch Manor on Reeves Street.
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![Around 4 p.m. on Friday, first responders were called to a seniors complex on Reeves Street in Sydney. While it's not clear what happened, officials say there appeared to be a structural failure or possible explosion. One person was seriously injured and arrangements are being made for the 60 residents who are now displaced. a firefighter stands in front of an apartment building at night.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7111113.1707517129!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/seniors-complex-incident-sydney-reeves-street.jpg)
In an interview with CBC News on Friday night, CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall confirmed there was an explosion at Silver Birch Manor on Reeves Street.