Vancouver news: Kitsilano fire leaves 8 injured, dozens displaced [Video]

A fire that broke out at an affordable housing development in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood overnight has left several people hospitalized and dozens more displaced.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Service said crews were called to the Seven Maples building at 1987 West 7th Ave. around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, and arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the residential property.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said 11 ambulances attended the scene, with both primary care and advanced care paramedics providing emergency medical treatment to residents.

“Four patients were transported to hospital in critical condition and four were transported in stable condition,” BCEHS public information officer Rachelle Bown said in an email.

Some 38 people were forced from their home as a result of the fire, and it’s unclear when they might be able to return.

The property is listed on a BC Housing document as offering affordable housing to seniors and adults with …