A huge fire broke out in an abandoned apartment building in New Westminster Wednesday morning.
Police and fire crews arrived on the scene at 14th Street and Cariboo Street around 7 a.m.
The fire is now under control but still under investigation.
Video posted to Twitter shows the video collapsing.
No injuries were reported.
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Police are asking everyone to avoid the area as there are several road closures in effect.
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There is also flooding in the 1400-block of Stewardson Way.
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