Broken sprinkler system causes millions in damages to downtown high rise

The Renaissance in downtown London suffered millions in damages after a broken sprinkler system flooded several units on multiple floors.

According to fire officials a pipe burst at 71 King Street while the system was being tested leaving units from the 24^th to the 28^th floors with heavy water damages.

The three elevators in the building were not working as a result which created a complicated situation for firefighters. It took roughly 10 hours to get the system under control.

All total the damage is estimated to be about $5-million.

The elevators are expected to be out of order for at least another day. Tenants who have been displaced have been offered a stay at a hotel.

It was not immediately clear how many people have been displaced.