A fire badly damaged a North Vancouver senior’s home Tuesday, sending eight people to hospital.
The fire started in Lions Manor, a residence for seniors, Tuesday afternoon.
Smoke began billowing from the fourth floor of the building around 2 p.m.
By the time fire crews arrived, two apartments in the four-storey building were engulfed in flames.
Dozens of firefighters responded, helping seniors down ladders to escape the blaze.
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B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics transported eight patients to hospital in stable condition.
Traffic in the area was affected, and buses were being rerouted away from the scene.
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Residents in the area were being asked to keep all doors and windows shut due to smoke.
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