Transit service restored, roads reopened after Downtown Vancouver fire!

The fire was located at Granville and Nelson, and had caused delays for TransLink and closed some roads in the area.

A fire in Downtown Vancouver caused transit delays and some road closures Monday morning.

The fire, near Granville and Nelson streets, was first reported around 5:30 a.m. Crews were able to get the flames under control around 6:30 a.m.

The blaze had caused delays to some TransLink routes but those buses are now back to their regularly scheduled times. The buses include the Nos. 4, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17 and 50.

Road closures were also in effect in the nearby area, including sections of Granville, Howe and Seymour streets from Nelson to Georgia streets. The roads have since been reopened.

Source: Vancouver SUN