Vancouver Fires

• Lockable lighters behind alarming rise in fires in Vancouver, chief says

  In her annual report, Vancouver Fire Rescue Chief Karen Fry said lockable lighters and torches "posed a new challenge in fire prevention efforts."

  Fire

  Mar 6
  
• Vancouver police see 83% spike in arson in last 10 weeks

  Police say it's unclear whether the recent increase is connected to the COVID-19 crisis.

  Crime

  May 14, 2020
  
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• Vancouver fire crews battle two three-alarm fires overnight

  Vancouver fire crews were busy overnight, battling two fully-involved fires that were upgraded to three-alarm blazes.

  Crime

  Jul 1, 2017
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• Vancouver Police release images in hopes of finding arson suspect

  Vancouver Police are hoping someone recognizes surveillance photos of an arson suspect.

  Oct 28, 2014
• Firefighters say laneway house blaze suspicious

  Fire investigators say an overnight blaze in Vancouver is suspicious.

  Aug 8, 2014