1 injured, others displaced after SRO fire in downtown Vancouver
Crews respond to a fire at an SRO on Granville Street on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
One person has been hospitalized and others have been forced from their homes following a fire at a single-room occupancy property in Vancouver's downtown core.
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said the blaze was reported around 7 a.m. at an SRO on Granville Street between Davie and Helmcken streets.
Images posted on social media show firefighters surrounding the building that used to house Wings restaurant on the ground floor. The establishment has been closed for years, and the windows are now boarded up.
Capt. Matt Trudeau told CTV News one patient was taken to hospital with third-degree burns, and there was significant damage to the property.
One unit sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, while others had to be vacated due to water damage, firefighters said.
Trudeau could not confirm how many residents were displaced, but said they are all being provided with alternative accommodations.
The building had a working fire alarm and sprinkler system, both of which were activated before crews arrived, authorities said.
It's unclear what caused the fire. Trudeau said investigators hope to have more information in the coming days.
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