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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­General Hospital closes a building following fire

The building will stay closed as repairs are made.
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The VGH fire has forced the closure of the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre in Vancouver, B.C. starting on Friday, December 15, 2023.

A fire that broke out at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­General Hospital has forced the closure of one of its buildings. 

Hospital staff and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a fire in the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre at VGH early Friday, Dec.15 morning, according to a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Coastal Health press release.

The facility was evacuated and crews quickly extinguished a fire in the lobby of the building. There was limited damage from smoke and water.

VFRS has launched an investigation into the cause of the VGH fire. 

As repairs are made, the Diamond Health Care Centre will stay closed until Monday, Dec. 18.

VCH says that Impacted patients will be contacted to reschedule appointments and can reach out with questions or concerns to 604-875-4111.