Overview

• The fire broke out Saturday morning at Silverlynn Apartments, a seniors’ housing complex in North Vancouver, requiring over 60 firefighters from three departments to contain it after 11 hours.
• Crews rescued more than 10 residents from balconies, and five people were treated for injuries, with two briefly hospitalized and later released.
• The building, partially under renovation after a previous fatal fire, suffered a complete collapse of the construction area and severe damage to one-quarter of the remaining structure.
• North Shore Emergency Management has provided temporary accommodations for 36 displaced residents, all of whom remain on the North Shore to stay connected to local support services.
• The fire’s cause is still under investigation, while efforts are underway to recover essential items for residents and plan long-term housing solutions.