Downtown Eastside Fire

• ‘A ticking time bomb’: Vancouver fire chief supports removal of tents next to buildings

  Since August of 2022, the fire department said it has removed more than 1,600 propane tanks from the Downtown Eastside area.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2023
  
• 3-alarm fire breaks out at Vancouver Street Church previously targeted by arson

  Crews were called to the Vancouver Street Church around noon to reports of smoke. Another fire broke out in the same building in July, which is now being probed as an arson.

  Fire

  Oct 25, 2022
  
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• Arson suspected in fire that destroyed Downtown Eastside church, police say

  Police also released security video of three suspects believed to have deliberately set the fire that levelled the Vancouver Street Church and a convenience store on July 6.

  Crime

  Sep 8, 2022
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• Church, adjacent building destroyed in downtown Vancouver fire

  Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said the Vancouver Street Church and an adjacent small two-storey building, located on Hastings and Main streets, were destroyed.

  Fire

  Jul 7, 2022