3-alarm fire in Vancouver on Oct 7 destroys 3 homes, displaces 11 residents, caused by discarded cigarette.

A fire in Vancouver on October 7, caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette, destroyed three homes and displaced 11 residents. The incident, which escalated to a three-alarm response with 55 firefighters, also ignited nearby trees and a gas line. Two individuals required treatment for smoke inhalation. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services warns against improper disposal of smoking materials, which are responsible for 59% of the city's fires in 2023.

October 30, 2024
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