vancouver-fire Vancouver Fire Rescue crews are currently battling a significant blaze at an abandoned apartment building located at 414 East 10th Avenue in Mount Pleasant. This marks the third fire incident at this low-rise building within the past year, following previous fires that occurred in July 2023, which displaced over 70 residents.
Assistant Fire Chief Keith Stewart has confirmed that the fire is active in several units, particularly on the building’s second floor. Efforts are underway to contain the blaze and protect adjacent buildings on both the east and west sides.
Reports from the scene indicate the presence of thick black smoke, prompting road closures near Broadway with traffic being redirected to Fraser Street. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries, and initial searches suggest the building was vacant at the time of the fire, despite unconfirmed reports of unauthorized residency.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing. Concerns over previous fire code violations by the building’s owners have added to the ongoing scrutiny of safety issues at the location.
This remains a developing story, with further updates expected as firefighting operations continue and more information becomes available.