A late-night fire in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood shocked residents Monday evening.
A billowing cloud of smoke could be seen over 5th Avenue and Carolina Street.
Reports on social media said an explosion was heard before the smoke could be seen.
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Vancouver Fire Rescue crews said the fire took place on a second-floor balcony.
They said it was put out quickly. Nobody was hurt and there was no damage inside the apartment.
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Officials said there is no clear evidence at this time that an explosion happened but said it may have been started by a propane tank.
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