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Around 100 people displaced after raging fire at Burnaby, B.C., apartment building

Flames are seen at a low-rise apartment building in Burnaby, B.C., on Nov. 19, 2024. Flames are seen at a low-rise apartment building in Burnaby, B.C., on Nov. 19, 2024.
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An intense fire that broke out at a Burnaby, B.C., apartment building overnight has left around 100 resident displaced.

The flames erupted at a low-rise building near Kingsway and Jersey Avenue around 12:30 a.m., and caused multiple floors to collapse, firefighters said.

A few residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, but it does not appear anyone was seriously hurt.

The Burnaby Fire Department told CTV News crews struggled to contain the fire for several hours before getting it under control around 6 a.m.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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