VANCOUVER — The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Fire Rescue Services says crews extinguished a serious fire in a highrise Thursday in the city's West End.
The fire department says no one was injured in blaze, which started at about 6:30 p.m.
In a tweet Thursday, Fire Chief Darrell Reid commended firefighters putting out the fire quickly.
Two photos posted by Reid show flames shooting out of a unit.
Our crews have had a busy start to - a 3rd alarm highrise fire.
Glad to report fire has been knocked down quickly!
Excellent command & !
No injuries.
Residents being assisted by emergency social services.
Cause under investigation.
— Fire Chief Darrell Reid (@FireChiefReid)
He says residents were being assisted by emergency social services.
Reid says the cause remains under investigation.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 31, 2019