North Van fire in vacant commercial building considered suspicious
Fire crews contained the blaze at the vacant 657 West 3rd St. building. RCMP is investigating.
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Fire crews were called to 657 West 3rd St. in North Vancouver around 4:20 a.m. Oct. 22, where a vacant commercial building was significantly damaged.
The North Vancouver City Fire Department contained the blaze quickly and it did not spread. Fire origin was on the building's exterior.
Fire Chief Greg Schalk said the department is treating the fire as suspicious, based on where it started and the evidence collected so far. North Vancouver RCMP is investigating.
The building's previous occupant was De Dutch Pannekoek House. The property is listed for sale at $2.5 million, and its most recent assessed value is just over $2 million. No injuries or arrests have been reported, and no estimate of the damage has been released.
At a glance
Where exactly did the fire happen?
The fire broke out at the vacant commercial building at 657 West 3rd St. in North Vancouver. Fire crews were called to the address.
When did the fire at 657 West 3rd St. start?
The fire at 657 West 3rd St. in North Vancouver started around 4:20 a.m. on October 22, 2026. The North Vancouver City Fire Department contained the blaze quickly, and it did not spread.
Is the fire at 657 West 3rd St. being investigated as suspicious?
Fire Chief Greg Schalk said the North Vancouver City Fire Department is treating the fire at 657 West 3rd St. as suspicious. North Vancouver RCMP is investigating the fire.
Were there any injuries or arrests after the fire at 657 West 3rd St.?
No injuries or arrests have been reported in connection with the fire at 657 West 3rd St. in North Vancouver. No estimate of the damage has been released.
