Major Business District Blaze in Vancouver
Firefighters battled throughout the night to save the local military reservation as flames consumed business properties.
Fire of undetermined origin recently destroyed three two-story frame buildings, four automobiles and a quantity of machinery in Vancouver, doing damage estimated at approximately $30,000. The fire, which occurred in the heart of the business district, was discovered shortly after midnight. Firemen worked until nearly 6 A.M. to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby business buildings and structures within the United States military reservation. The loss is partially covered by insurance.
“Firemen worked until nearly 6 A. M. to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby business buildings and buildings in the United States military reservation.”
Vancouver's historic core has seen many such fires throughout its history. Modern fire codes and improved urban planning were largely developed as direct responses to these devastating town-level catastrophes.
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