North Vancouver firefighters shared a dramatic video on Thurs. July 27, 2023, warning residents to be cautious about discarded materials that could spark a fire in the midst of a drought and wildfire season. The video shows a massive fire erupting from a cigarette discarded in a local backyard, more than six hours after it was left there on July 3, 2023.
- Vancouver smokers urged to butt out safely amid persistent drought
- WATCH: Fire erupts after cigarette tossed in North Vancouver backyard