March 28, 2024

Mop-up underway at flooded Vancouver highrise

People living in a downtown highrise are mopping up after a major flood last night. Police say water pipes used for firefighting may have been deliberately opened sending water down from the 35th floor to the ground floor at "The Max"on 928 Beatty Street. Resident Sic Kareem says his apartment was flooded. "The floor in my apartment is flooded, so … [Read more...]

No Injuries after Westend Highrise Fire

No injuries are reported after a fire on a highrise rooftop in Vancouver's Westend. Fire Captain Gabe Roder says the blaze in the 15-hundred block Haro is home to seniors. The fire he says started on the roof's patio but they don't know the cause yet. Only the 15th floor had to be evacuated. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]