Houseboat fire causes heavy smoke alongside Second Narrows Bridge
According to District of North Vancouver spokesperson Ryan Schaap, fire crews were called to the eastern side of the bridge, where there are several houseboats moored in a marina. One of the houseboats was ablaze.
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According to DriveBC, there was reduced visibility on the bridge but no lane closures. At 7 p.m., DriveBC reported the fire had been extinguished.
✅Fire has been knocked down and smoke is minimal. This does not appear to have affected the bridge structure.
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