Vancouver firefighters battle overnight blaze in West End (PHOTOS)

A fire broke out in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood overnight, and fire crews were able to douse the flames before it spread.

The blaze engulfed a construction trailer sitting in a vacant lot at on Beach Avenue. Around 1:30 am bright orange flames could be seen from neighbouring apartment buildings, and the fire sent plenty of smoke into the air.

Video submitted to @DailyHiveVan of a fire in the West End last night pic.twitter.com/CJ3PJfx9X8

— Megan Devlin (@MegDevlinn) July 5, 2022

Fire in a construction trailer on Beach Avenue (Submitted)

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services characterized it as a “fully involved” structure fire. Luckily, firefighters were able to contain it so it didn’t spread to any nearby residential buildings.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Last night firefighters arrived on scene to a fully involved construction trailer on Beach Ave. Efforts by crews contained the fire to the structure. Still under investigation. @IAFF18 pic.twitter.com/kodNSQyYjY

— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) July 5, 2022

Firefighters didn’t say anyone was hurt.