Woodward’s building condo fire was in vacant suite: officials [Video]

Vancouver fire investigators are poring over a condominium in the Woodward’s building in Gastown after firefighters found flames in the suite with no one inside.

Smoke was visible from the 28th floor apartment Sunday morning, but the fire department says the sprinkler system activated as it should’ve and their crews were easily able to snuff the flames when they arrived shortly after 8:30.

“The fire was contained to the suite of origin, there was no lapping to the upper floors,” said Asst. Chief Keith Stewart, with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. 

“Right now we haven’t been able to get a hold of the occupant but we know that the occupant was not home.”

While there are no structural concerns, Stewart says some residents aren’t allowed back into their homes as they assess water and smoke damage.