Thurlow Street is closed from Robson to Davie right now as firefighters work to maintain a blaze that has spread through a building.
The blaze started at approximately 9:00 am on Thursday, October 4th, when Vancouver Fire and Rescue responded to reports of heavy smoke from the 4th floor of a building on the 900 block of Thurlow.
They were able to find the origin of the fire in a suite on the 4th floor, but the smoke had extended through the walls.
The street is closed off until further notice, and there are multiple firetrucks at the scene.
UPDATE 11:12 AM: The 900 block of Thurlow has been issued a fourth alarm. One injured fire fighter is being treated by the BC Emergency Health Services. Crews continue to chase and attack the stubborn fire under challenging conditions, and they expect that the road closures will continue for the next couple of hours. Pets are currently being evacuated from the building.
Vancouver Fire on Twitter
Lots of smoke coming out from the building around Thurlow and Nelson. Fire trucks everywhere. @AM730Traffic pic.twitter.com/ALKpSAG64t
— RC (@ryhchan) October 4, 2018
#Fire in downtown #vancouver pic.twitter.com/e7R6HVgYdt
— Matthew Leigh (@FrontlineFire) October 4, 2018
Crews continuing to attack fire 900blk Thurlow & searching building. Upgraded to third alarm #vanworkingfire
Thurlow closed south of Nelson. #vfrs pic.twitter.com/SQkyttjtlP
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) October 4, 2018
Crews at the third alarm 900blk Thurlow are extinguishing remaining fire that has extended through wall and ceiling voids. Several suits have been left uninhabitable & Emergency Social Services is on scene. #vanworkingfire #vfrs Thurlow & Nelson remain closed. pic.twitter.com/vStT8i1hPl
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) October 4, 2018
More to come...
