Smoke, fog, and road closures in Vancouver due to film shoot

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Officials are warning residents on the west side of Vancouver to be aware that smoke, fog, and road closures are due to a film shoot in the Spanish Banks area.

The City of Vancouver confirmed Percy Stories Ltd. is behind the shoot for the second season of Disney+’s “Mink Golden.” Film industry sources say that’s code for the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on the young-adult novels of the same name by Rick Riordan.

Filming is taking place on September 19 and 20 near the off-leash dog area at Spanish Banks.

“During our filming days, our special effects team will create fog and smoke to simulate the aftermath of a burned and washed-up boat. Please note that depending on wind conditions, some atmospheric effects may drift into nearby neighbourhoods,” a notice posted in the area said.

Anyone know what the smoke is by Spanish Banks this morning pic.twitter.com/hDG0QOYjPi

— Holger (@HolgerLaakmann) September 19, 2024

DriveBC warned drivers heading to or from the University of British Columbia along NW Marine Drive to expect delays. Traffic is being held for three minutes at a time to control noise during the shoot, and drivers may see smoke.

🚧#UBC Watch for intermittent closures of NW Marine Dr due to filming near Spanish Banks. 🎥 Traffic will be held for up to three minutes at a time, and smoke may be visible. 🎬
ℹ️ https://t.co/tcnO8TPudy #Vancouver @UBC https://t.co/siOgwDCdFm

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) September 19, 2024

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) said Thursday it had received several calls from concerned residents about the smoke, but assured Vancouverites there was no fire.

⚠️Information notice:
There is on-going filming/movie shoot going on in the Spanish Banks area creating smoke/fog effects today and tomorrow.

We appreciate the people concerned about fire activity and smoke and who have called. @EComm911_info

— Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (@VanFireRescue) September 19, 2024

The filming shoot is set to wrap up by 7 pm on Friday, VFRS added.

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