Fire Destroys Comox Valley Landmark

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COURTENAY - Wisps of toxic smoke are lingering over the Comox Valley tonight after a massive fire that destroyed a local landmark.

Emergency responders rushed to the former Buckerfield's building just after 6pm last night after the building burst into flames.

The building was home to a hydroponics store that stocked flammable and combustible chemicals and fertilizers.

Those served as fuel for the flames and sent a thick cloud of smoke billowing into the air. The smoke and flames were so intense, they sent the fire chief to hospital.


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