Burnaby Hospital's emergency department is temporarily closed after a fire broke out around 10:15 Sunday night, causing extensive damage and forcing patients and staff to evacuate the building. In a written statement Monday, Fraser Health said the emergency department isn't damaged, but the closure has been put in place to focus on ensuring the safety of current patients and staff. It required a full response from the Burnaby Fire Department, including 17 trucks and 58 firefighters. The fire broke out on the second floor of the north wing at Burnaby Hospital Sunday night. The north wing consists of six floors, he says, and the majority of them received extensive smoke and water damage.

Source: CBC News November 16, 2020 16:02 UTC