West Vancouver crews respond to structure fire near Horseshoe Bay

A West Vancouver Fire Rescue truck
—FILE: A West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services truck. (CityNews image)

By Charles Brockman

Posted November 28, 2024 8:25 am.

A street in West Vancouver near Horseshoe Bay is blocked Thursday morning as crews respond to a small structure fire.

Callers to 1130 NewsRadio first reported smoke around 7:45 a.m. The West Vancouver Police Department confirmed that officers are on scene supporting Fire and Rescue Services.

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Police say a shed caught fire, and no one has been injured.

Chatham Street is blocked at Nelson Avenue as crews work to knock down the fire.

Traffic on Marine Drive and Horseshoe Bay Drive near the ferry terminal may be affected.

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