Police and firefighters were on the scene investigating two suspicious deaths and a suspected hazmat situation in East Vancouver late Tuesday morning.
Police said Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service called them to assist with the scene in the 4000-block of Knight Street, which authorities treated as a potential hazmat scene out of an abundance of caution.
Capt. Jonathan Gormick with Vancouver Fire said the bodies were found just after 11:30 a.m.
“I can’t speak to the conditions found in the apartment, just that the initial crews determined hazardous materials was needed and we’re working with VPD to do an assessment inside the apartment to determine the level of hazard and determine if this is going to be a criminal file moving forward or if this is going to be an investigation with the coroner’s office.”
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said the deaths stemmed from a drug overdose and fentanyl or carfentanil may have been involved.
“This is just another example of how deadly these drugs are.”
Firefighters have taken the lead on the hazmat situation while Vancouver police are leading the suspicious death investigation.
— With files from Geoff Hastings
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