Magog responds to downtown fire

Following the devastating fire on Principale St. in Magog on Tuesday, the City of Magog released the following information on developments in the recovery phase currently underway.

Obstruction to traffic

Principale St. is still closed between Sherbrooke and Sainte-catherine streets because of restoration and cleaning work that must be done to secure the site. This closure is effective until further notice.

Environment

In order to prevent fire residue from reaching the Magog River, the City's Environmental Division quickly installed flumes to absorb petroleum products and a floating boom to retain debris at the edge of the river, at the rainwater network outlet.

Authorization of some repair work without a permit

The Town will authorize certain

emergency repairs on buildings located between 1 and 176 Principale St., which were damaged by the fire, without the need for a permit or a certificate from the City. Eleven buildings will benefit from this measure, which is in effect until July 15, 2019, and will speed up work following the incident. Before doing any work, owners concerned must contact an inspector by calling 819 8433333, in order to get all the necessary information. Those concerned will be contacted in the next few days.

Disaster relief

A total of 41 people have met with the Red Cross. The homes of 19 of them were completely destroyed. Six victims returned to their homes with the help of preventionists, building inspectors from the City of Magog, and CIUSSS social workers.

Those wishing to return to their home are asked to contact the Magog City Go Service at 819-843-3333.

People who want to help victims by donating certain goods or providing housing can do so at the following locations:

Food

Memphremagog Food Bank 819 868-4438

581 Sherbrooke Street

Accommodation

Magog Housing Office 819-843-4234

1050 Boulevard des Étudiants Citizens who have affordable housing available are encouraged to contact the Magog Housing Authority.

Furniture & appliances

Heart abs Hand / Knights of Columbus 819-446-4957

99 Sloan Street

Please call the number indicated above before going to bring goods.

Clothing

Magog Comptoir Familial 819-349-6760

145 Lasalle Street

Clothing drop-box open 7 /days a week A fundraiser will also be organized by the Magog Volunteer Center. Details will follow in the next days. In the meantime, people who want to make a cash donation can call 819 843-8138.

Disaster Recovery Center

The disaster response center, located at the Espace culturel de Magog (90 Saint-david Street), is open from 10 am to 3 pm on Friday, October 19.

A special section for information and updates on the fire recovery has been created on the city of Magog website.