A woman suffered significant burns in a house fire early Monday morning in the Deep Cove area of North Vancouver.
North Vancouver District assistant fire chief David Dales says firefighters were called to the home on Lima Road at 2 a.m.
“Our first engine company arrived, they presented with a fully engulfed structure fire that the fire actually breached through the roof,” Dales said.
Get breaking National news
He says firefighters quickly attacked the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby houses or trees.
- Wildlife rehab centre warns of impact as University of Saskatchewan suspends services
- Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decision
- Ottawa provides $71 million for youth mental health services in Quebec
- Montreal woman says roadwork leaves homes cut off, unable to leave by car
“We had one lone occupant from the house who exited on her own, and she was suffering from significant burns so she had been transported to a local hospital by B.C. Ambulance paramedics,” Dales added.
The home was significantly damaged.
The fire closed a portion of Mount Seymour Parkway.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.