"My head is spinning, and I've been on the phone nonstop," said Mike Miller, co-founder and president of Abstract Developments, following the .

Although the cause of the fire remains under investigation by Saanich Police, Miller confirmed that the entire building was destroyed in the blaze.

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Over 90 per cent of the 77 residential condominium homes had been pre-sold, with 72 units already purchased. Since the fire, Miller and his team have been in constant communication with clients, providing them with updates on their next steps.

B次元官网网址淥ur team has been really careful to be in contact with those individuals,B次元官网网址� said Owen Rennison, Abstract DevelopmentB次元官网网址檚 director of marketing and communications. B次元官网网址淔irst and foremost, our goal is to make sure that they're informed. As soon as we have the information, we want them to have it.B次元官网网址�

Just days after the blaze, many uncertainties remain, making it difficult to determine the next steps as the situation is still unfolding, explained Rennison. However, he stressed that Abstract is committed to resuming construction as soon as conditions permit.

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Though it is still too early to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the blaze, Miller stated that the cost already exceeds several million dollars.

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Miller and Rennison added that neighbourhood welfare also remains a top priority. This includes coordinating with BC Hydro to restore electricity to the area, which was further impacted by the cyclone bomb that swept across Vancouver Island that same night.

The two men extended their gratitude to the Victoria and Saanich fire departments, praising their "heroicB次元官网网址� efforts in battling the flames and preventing further damage.