Street sweeper bursts into flames at Vancouver Westside

Emergency responders are responding to a vehicle fire on West 4th Avenue near MacDonald Street in Vancouver’s Westside.

A street sweeper caught fire just before 11 a.m. this morning. The vehicle is not owned by the City of Vancouver.

The road is partially closed at this time. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but street sweepers are known for overheating.

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