Crews knock down fire in Vancouver's West End

Firefighters were able to knock down a fire in a retail area of Vancouver’s West End on Sunday morning.
The blaze was in the 700-block of Denman, near Alberni, according to an online update from Vancouver Fire Rescue. It was initially reported as a second alarm fire but was updated to a third alarm fire.
There were about 34 firefighters at the scene Sunday morning, and roads in the area have been closed off. According to Fire Chief Darrell Reid, the firefighters were able to knock down the