In addition, several people who lived in the building remain missing, according to Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry. Vancouver firefighters were called shortly before noon to the Atira Women’s Society Shelter on Abbott Street. The building also houses an SRO (single room) and the Flying Pig restaurant is located on the ground floor. Crews at the scene reported that several residents were rescued from the building, but did not give an exact number. 1:28 Helicopter Global 1 captures view of rooftop fire with 3 alarms in Gastown Helicopter Global 1 captures view of rooftop fire with 3 alarms in Gastown The smoke seemed to be blowing from the top floors and coming out of the fire on the roof. The story goes on under the ad Residents told Global News they heard three explosions and the fire appears to have started on the second floor in a back room. Firefighters said the fire was very aggressive and the roof of the building collapsed. Vancouver police officers were on the spot and asked everyone to stay away from the area. Public Safety Secretary Mike Farnworth told a separate news conference Monday that an estimated 70 residents were affected and that a reception center was being set up for those in need. At the Fire Station in Gastown Monday. Chris Allard / Global News You can see smoke rising from the top of the building in Gastown. Chris Allard / Global News Fire crews battling fire in Gastown on Monday. Chris Allard / Global News Vancouver police cordoned off the area around the fire Monday. Alexandria Sandra Beverly Read more: Vancouver crews quickly put out the “spectacular” fire in a downtown restaurant The story goes on under the ad 1:09 Video on social media shows fire in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood Video on social media shows fire in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood It is not known how the fire broke out or what are the current conditions of the injured people. With files from the Canadian Press © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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Several people living in the four-story building remained unaccounted for until Monday afternoon, Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry told Global News. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the Atira Women’s Society Shelter at 203 Abbott Street just before 11 a.m. Sixty firefighters remained at the scene as of 6:45 p.m., according to a Vancouver city statement, and crews are expected to remain overnight to continue the firefight. The exact number of residents rescued from the building has not been given and the full perimeter remains in effect. The story goes on under the ad 1:28 Helicopter Global 1 captures view of rooftop fire with 3 alarms in Gastown Helicopter Global 1 captures view of rooftop fire with 3 alarms in Gastown Throughout the day smoke seemed to be blowing from the top floors of the building and coming out of the fire on the roof. Locals told Global News they heard three explosions and believe the fire started on the second floor in a back room. Firefighters said the fire was very aggressive and the roof of the building had collapsed. Public Safety Secretary Mike Farnworth told a separate news conference Monday that an estimated 70 residents were affected and that a reception center was being set up for those in need. At the Fire Station in Gastown Monday. Chris Allard / Global News You can see smoke rising from the top of the building in Gastown. Chris Allard / Global News Fire crews battling fire in Gastown on Monday. Chris Allard / Global News Vancouver police cordoned off the area around the fire Monday. Alexandria Sandra Beverly Read more: Vancouver crews quickly put out the “spectacular” fire in a downtown restaurant The story goes on under the ad 1:09 Video on social media shows fire in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood Video on social media shows fire in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood The current condition of the injured is unknown. Trending Stories
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The city of Vancouver said in a statement that the evacuees were being evacuated with the help of Vancouver Emergency Management Agency, BC Housing and Atira Property Management. “The area will be cordoned off until further notice for a fire scene investigation and security assessments,” it said. “Everyone is advised to avoid the area between Carrall and Cambie and Water and Cordova. “Residents and businesses are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to possible exposure to smoke.” With files from the Canadian Press © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
