A occurrence broke retired successful a high-rise downtown Vancouver gathering connected Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to Alberni Street and Nicola Street astir 4 p.m.
They confirmed connected societal media the occurrence affected aggregate units and aggregate floors of the building.
Fire fighters are presently connected country astatine 1500 Alberni. We nonstop our good wishes and anticipation everyone is safe. The occurrence has dispersed crossed aggregate floors, but h2o is present being applied to incorporate the flames.
Thank you to @Tamarawants connected IG for capturing the scene. pic.twitter.com/8dx8pQAcJW
— Van Fire Fighters (@IAFF18) October 21, 2024
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Videos from the country showed ample flames and thick, achromatic fume pouring from the flat respective stories up.
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It is chartless astatine this clip however the occurrence started oregon if determination person been immoderate injuries.
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