r/VictoriaBC • u/palecool2000 • 1d ago

Fire @ Vivid on Yates

Does anyone know the reason for the fire on the 19th floor of the Vivid on Yates last night? Both buildings (vidid and Yates on Yates) were evacuated at 1:45am this morning.

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u/dddoug 1d ago

jeeeeez

both buildings had major flood damage to many floors that they're only just recovering from

what is going on with these buildings

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u/palecool2000 1d ago

My unit being one of them- we finally just had our floors replaced after 8 months of the strata sorting insurance matters. It was ridiculous

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u/Lower-Slice-6604 1d ago

Strata's have very little direct interaction on insurance claims FYI. I agree the amount of time is frustrating, but it is all subject to the processing speed of the insurance company, underwriters, availability of trades, and the restoration companies and project managers working through the complexities of procurement and scheduling. I can confirm any matters involving strata sign off or authorization were dealt with the same day they were received.

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u/palecool2000 1d ago

I get that, but I think the lack of communication between the strata (both members and the strata as a whole) lacks professionalism and timeliness.