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66 Residents Evacuated Due To Burst Pipe At Greater Boston Area Senior Living Facility

66 residents needed to be evacuated after a burst pipe at a senior living facility in Reading, authorities said. 

The Residence at Pearl Street located at 75 Pearl Street in Reading.

The Residence at Pearl Street located at 75 Pearl Street in Reading.

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Police and fire departments responded to a report of a pipe burst at The Residence at Pear Street, located at 75 Pearl Street, around 11:53 a.m. on Monday, June 27, both departments said in a release

While no injuries were reported, power was cut to the building and residents were said to still being evacuated as of 5:30 p.m., the release said. 

The facility is notifying family members of residents and working to find alternative living accommodations for those not being picked up by family. People can call 617-596-5141 for information about their loved ones.

Meanwhile the investigation is ongoing but authorities said there is no ongoing danger to residents. 

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