Vancouver eateries "completely destroyed" by early morning fire

A number of local businesses and restaurants have been destroyed after a devastating fire on Thursday morning.

Rania Hatz, Executive Director for the Cambie Village Business Association, tells Daily Hive that the fire began sometime between 2 and 3 am.

Hatz confirmed that the fire started at the Copa Cafe, a Hong Kong-style eatery located on the 4000 block of Cambie Street. From there, the third-alarm blaze spread to multiple surrounding businesses.

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Other food and beverage establishments affected include Yi Fang Fruit Tea, which was “completely destroyed,” and TonTon Sushi, which suffered water and smoke damage.