Witnesses reported on social media that they heard an explosion at Keefer Street and Main Street around noon. A fire broke out in a five-story building and flames and smoke were seen coming from the roof. Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire Rescue are already on the scene. Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry said crews are battling a two-alarm fire at what appears to be the Keefer Rooms, a low-income housing building. Asst. Chief Dan Nichols told Global News it’s believed to have started from a grease fire. The original fire is now out, Nichols said, but crews are making sure it’s not still burning in the attic or roof. Story continues below ad Crews out on scene at a 2nd alarm fire on Keefer St.Fire is in the roof Our team is trying to stop this fire from spreading. @VanFireRescue @IAFF18 @CityofVancouver pic.twitter.com/TuUUp7iN0H — Karen Fry (@Karen_Fry) September 9, 2022 Trending Stories
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#VanTraffic: There was a structure fire and several explosions reported in the 200 block of Keefer Street. @VanFireRescue is tackling the fire. Traffic is affected throughout the area. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. Stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/FxQwtmlN40 — Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 9, 2022 Story continues below ad It is not clear at this time what caused the explosions or if anyone is inside that building. Vancouver Co. Rebecca Bligh said she was at the intersection turning left when she heard the explosion. He said it was unclear where it came from, but they were “huge”. Bligh added that there were already several police cars and Vancouver officers on the scene, but it’s unclear why. We just saw a huge explosion at Chinatown / Keefer & Main, VPD are on the scene. It is still reeling from the vibration of the ground and the sound of whatever caused it. It appears that the police were already at the scene before the sound of the explosion was heard. — Rebecca Bligh (@rebeccaleebligh) September 9, 2022 More to come. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
