Although the fire was contained there was very heavy smoke damage
Two puppies and their mother survived, no people were injured
Chemical discharges from smouldering diapers and fire extinguisher needed to be ventilated
The blaze could be seen from the shores of Cowichan Bay
Vancouver police said some buildings were evacuated and traffic in the area was affected
Nanaimo RCMP looking for person of interest after employees put out fire that was set inside store
Staff, volunteers ‘focusing on what needs to be done’ at Urban Safari Rescue Society after blaze
Inspectors said unit was in ‘near hoarding state’ when fire began on Nov. 14, 2017
No injuries, but water damage forces residents into emergency housing
Extra few minutes helped alert young man to blaze
Fundraiser scheduled after blaze destroyed Bowser Automotive in December
Three fire departments called to battle heavy flame from Port Alberni residence
Four North Cowichan fire halls called to the scene
Son starts fundraiser for mother, who lost everything in early-morning blaze
It took about 20 volunteer firefighters to extinguish the early-morning blaze
