Chief Karen Fry, Mayor Kennedy Stewart and other officials held a news conference Wednesday to provide an update on efforts to clear the tents and other structures. 4:19 ‘It’s not if a fire is going to happen, it’s when it’s going to happen’: Vancouver fire chief worries about camp safety ‘It’s not a matter of if a fire is going to happen, it’s when it’s going to happen’: Vancouver fire chief over camp safety concerns “It’s not a matter of if a fire is going to happen, it’s when it’s going to happen,” Fry told reporters, citing safety hazards such as blocked exits, blocked access to fire service connections, combustible materials in buildings and propane tanks. . Story continues below ad People experiencing homelessness have recently started pitching tents along a section of Hastings Street, sparking new arguments about homelessness and how to deal with it. In late July, Frye issued a fire order to clear the street of the structures, and city officials moved to clear them days later, prompting backlash and protests from those living in the tents. – More to come
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