
Vancouver fire: Several people rescued, drivers told to avoid Gastown
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"Several" people have been rescued from a building on fire in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, according to the city's fire chief.
"Several" people have been rescued from a building on fire in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, according to the city's fire chief.
Karen Fry posted a video of the firefighting efforts on Abbott Street Monday morning, saying "several occupants rescued."
Her video showed smoke pouring from a four-storey brick building as firefighters aimed a spray of water at the upper floor.
Vancouver police are asking drivers to avoid the area because of the fire.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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