Investigation underway after fire in Vancouver's Chinatown deemed suspicious
Investigation underway after fire in Vancouver's Chinatown deemed suspicious
Fire crews doused flames that broke out in Vancouver's Chinatown Sunday evening. Fire Chief Karen Fry says the second-alarm fire is being investigated as suspicious. (Twitter/ Karen Fry)
The second-alarm blaze broke out in the 0-100 block of East Pender Street around 6 p.m., according to a tweet by the city’s fire chief.
Karen Fry posted two photos of the scene, showing crews battling smoke and flames from the alleyway behind the Vancouver Film School.
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Fire crews doused flames that broke out in Vancouver's Chinatown Sunday evening. Fire Chief Karen Fry says the second-alarm fire is being investigated as suspicious. (Twitter/ Karen Fry)
