By Canadian Press

Firefighters investigating cause of ‘volatile’ fire at Vancouver’s PNE

Feb 20, 2022 | 10:33 AM

VANCOUVER — Explosions and 30-metre flames were part of a volatile fire that lit up part of the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver overnight. 

Assistant Fire Chief Brian Bertuzzi says crews responded to the blaze on the northwest corner of the grounds at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

He says no one was on site at the time of the blaze and no firefighters were injured putting it out.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Bertuzzi says there was a high fuel load on site, including 500 litres of gasoline storage and high-pressure propane tanks. 

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He says two Zambonis and up to a dozen truckers were involved in the fire, which did not affect the part of the grounds where horses are kept. 

“It was a very large, volatile fire with many explosions and flames shooting upward,” Bertuzzi said.

“The fire is under investigation right now.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 20, 2022. 

The Canadian Press