Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Feb, 2024 04:35 PM
One person was left with burns on their hands after a vehicle fire in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Officials say there was heavy fire coming from the vehicle when crews arrived just before 10 a-m at Powell Street and Gore Avenue.
Fire crews on scene at Powell and Gore for a vehicle fire. Powell Street between Dunlevy and Gore closed. 1 person with minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/XDjBq8TLlG
— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) February 5, 2024
The captain of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says the person who was injured was taken to hospital for treatment.
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