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Vancouver Police investigating fire along Granville Strip

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say they were called at around 3 a.m. to Granville Street between Nelson and Helmcken streets. (Courtesy Fire Chief Karen Fry)

Posted March 24, 2025 6:50 am.

Last Updated March 24, 2025 12:53 pm.

Crews were kept busy early Monday morning in Downtown Vancouver as they responded to a fire on the Granville Strip.

The Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say they were called at around 3 a.m. to Granville Street between Nelson and Helmcken streets.

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What began as a single-alarm fire, turned into a second-alarm blaze with heavy smoke billowing onto the streets and surrounding alleys.

They got things under control around 6 a.m.

There are no reports of injuries. Firefighters say a couple of businesses may have been affected by the blaze.

The Vancouver Police Department says it is investigating the incident.

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