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Large early morning fire in South Vancouver creating lots of smoke

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More than a dozen Vancouver firefighters were seen early Saturday morning at a large fire that ignited at a yard in South Vancouver.

Vancouver Fire Rescue has confirmed the fire is taking place at a landfill and wood recycling facility beside the Fraser River, on Ontario Street.

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Large amounts of smoke have been emanating from the fire on Saturday, leading Vancouver Fire Rescue’s fire chief Karen Fry to warn residents to “keep your windows closed, avoid being outside or exercising in the smoke,” she said in a social media post.

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Vancouver Fire Rescue has classified the fire as a third alarm and was called to the scene around 2:30 a.m.A fireboat was used to combat the large flames from the Fraser River as well.

A Vancouver firefighter was seen high on a ladder, Saturday morning. Global News

Seven rigs and two excavators are still on scene, digging through the smoldering debris.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

 

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