Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking a Section 15 order to close the Kenricia Hotel.
Kenora Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says they encountered a number fire code violations over the weekend during an inspection of the building.
Fire crews were called out Friday afternoon after a number of pipes in the historic building burst including the fire sprinkler system.
One business was flooded out, and the other has been closed afterFire Chief Warren Brinkman decided to cut power to the building.
He says all the water compromised the electrical system and created a fire hazard.
He adds that the fire alarm system for the building had also been shut off at the main breaker.
Under Section 15 Brinkman says he has the authority to close any building that is deemed a fire hazard.
He plans to update City council on the matter this afternoon.
Kenora Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says they encountered a number fire code violations over the weekend during an inspection of the building.
Fire crews were called out Friday afternoon after a number of pipes in the historic building burst including the fire sprinkler system.
One business was flooded out, and the other has been closed afterFire Chief Warren Brinkman decided to cut power to the building.
He says all the water compromised the electrical system and created a fire hazard.
He adds that the fire alarm system for the building had also been shut off at the main breaker.
Under Section 15 Brinkman says he has the authority to close any building that is deemed a fire hazard.
He plans to update City council on the matter this afternoon.
