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Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Seniors Housing Complex in North Vancouver

A second-alarm fire continues to burn at Silverlynn Apartments, displacing residents as emergency services provide shelter and assess damage.

Flames shooting from a fire at a seniors' apartment complex in North Vancouver on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Firefighters are on scene at a 2nd alarm structure fire in Lynn Valley. Photo: District of North Vancouver fire department
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 Firefighters are on scene at a 2nd alarm structure fire in Lynn Valley. Smoke is seen from east Vancouver. Handout photo.

Overview

  • A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Silverlynn Apartments, an affordable seniors housing complex in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver.
  • The fire has been classified as a second-alarm incident, with crews from all three North Shore fire departments actively working to contain it.
  • Significant damage to the building has been reported, though the full extent remains unknown as the fire is still ongoing.
  • North Shore Emergency Management has opened a reception centre at a nearby church to assist displaced seniors.
  • Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of evacuees or whether there are any injuries or individuals trapped in the building.