Dense Smoke Rises Over Vancouver as Fire Breaks Out Near Old Railway Bridge

A dense black cloud of smoke rose above Vancouver, British Columbia, following an industrial fire on Thursday evening, June 20.

CBC reported that the fire was at a building near the River Rock Casino Resort.

City officials said an old rail bridge had also caught fire.

An air-quality bulletin was issued, asking anyone with shortness of breath, chest discomfort, severe coughing, or dizziness to seek medical help.

DriveBC said that the fire affected traffic on the city’s Oak Street Bridge in both directions, but the situation had returned to normal by Friday morning. Credit: Kayce Hopwood via Storyful

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You can see that the smoke infringes on the bridge.

It's a boat.

It is a boat.

And look, you can see the cars are all stopped on the bridge.

That is the Oak Street Bridge.

Right?

You can see that they're coming over there and over there he'll pan out a bit.

Yeah.

But you can.

Oh, my gosh.

Wow.

Cars are actually driving through now.

Oh, my God.

That's crazy.

I guess it's at their own discretion.

Crazy.