A BC Hydro spokesperson said the investigation is still underway into what happened but said an explosion like this "is completely out of character for a typical electrical fault."

It is not yet known what caused the explosion but Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is working with the Vancouver police and BC Hydro to investigate.

A man is dead after fire broke out in an apartment near Kingsway and Gladstone in Vancouver Monday evening.

The city says while some community events, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Canada Day will still have fireworks, personal firework displays will not be allowed.

The intense heat burned through fire-hose lines in the back lane, scorched fences and cracked some windows in adjacent properties.

Officials say seven people were rescued from a fire in a three-storey apartment complex on Southwest Marine Drive near Heather Street.

One man is dead after a fire at a commercial building in East Vancouver on Tuesday, according to fire officials.

A man is in hospital and a dog has died after fire broke out in the basement of a townhouse on Blake Street in Vancouver Thursday night.

Firefighters will be setting up ladder trucks at Strathcona, John Hendry and Balaclava parks at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Looking to beat the heat? Vancouver firefighters will be setting up free 'pop up water parks' on Thursday