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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) 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)
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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.

“The fire did not penetrate the building but was started on the outside,” Fry wrote on Twitter, describing the fire as suspicious.

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating, according to the fire chief.

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.

 

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