More than 5 propane tanks explode in Vancouver, 'environment not safe'
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Service Assistant Chief Jarret Gray confirms that fire crews were able to immediately put out the fire after it spread to the side of the adjacent building.
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An image from the scene showing firefighters fighting the flames (Twitter)
Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside witnessed on Sunday multiple propane tanks explode inside a tent, which left an adjacent building's side damaged.
In a video posted from a camera surveillance footage, one tank exploded then the second a minute later, followed by a third, fourth, and fifth explosion. Two minutes after the first explosion, the firefighting crews arrive.
Vancouver Fire Rescue Service Assistant Chief Jarret Gray confirmed that fire crews were able to immediately put out the fire after it spread to the side of the adjacent building and led to the activation of the internal sprinkler system.
Firefighters responding last night to the 300 Block of Main Street for a tent fire spreading into a building with numerous propane tanks on site. This poses a serious risk to individuals sheltering in tents, to buildings and to first responders. pic.twitter.com/X74zZIMBuI
— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) March 20, 2023
“The fire did not get into the building as the crews knocked it down quickly, but the sprinklers were activated inside the building, causing vast water damage inside the building,” Gray concluded.
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During the inspection, the crew found seven propane tanks each weighing 25 pounds, in addition to one weighing 100 pounds which was found actively releasing propane gas after it had its pressure release valve open.
Firefighters responding last night to the 300 Block of Main Street for a tent fire spreading into a building with numerous propane tanks on site. This poses a serious risk to individuals sheltering in tents, to buildings and to first responders. pic.twitter.com/X74zZIMBuI
— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) March 20, 2023
