26-story Vancouver tower fire contained, multiple floors damaged, no reported injuries.

A fire erupted Monday afternoon in a 26-story residential tower at 1500 Alberni Street in Vancouver's West End, prompting a second-alarm response from Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). Firefighters contained the blaze before 5 p.m. PT, though it caused significant damage across multiple floors and ignited smaller fires nearby. The cause is under investigation, and no injuries have been reported. Residents are advised to avoid the area.

October 21, 2024
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