Fire destroys half block in downtown New Westminster

Misc CDN | 207556 hits | Oct 10 11:06 am | Posted by: DrCaleb

A fire that broke out on Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster, B.C., on Thursday morning has destroyed at least half a block of the historic neighbourhood.

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by Hyack
Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:10 am
Awwwww CRAP, I dealt with Copp's for many a year, the guy that owned the shoe repair shop directly below has been a friend for over 30 years, my old barber was right beside him, the old Royal city cafe was an old hangout over 40 years ago....onne Hell of a loss for the Royal City.
by xerxes
Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:20 am
Definitely. It's a sad day for New Westminster.

But at least The Paramount survived.
by Hyack
Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:27 am
"xerxes" said

But at least The Paramount survived.

The Paramount is Metro Vancouver�s premiere gentleman�s club and the cities ultimate experience in adult entertainment.

Riiiiiight, the fire should have been 11/2 blocks up the street......
by Strutz
Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:39 am
I heard about it this morning when I happened to check CTV news site. Saw the coverage on the news... that explosion was unreal. Devastating for sure. Always a shame when historical buildings are lost.

At least it was early enough that no one was at work yet and no first responders were injured (that I'd heard of anyway).
by xerxes
Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:42 am
"Hyack" said

But at least The Paramount survived.

The Paramount is Metro Vancouver�s premiere gentleman�s club and the cities ultimate experience in adult entertainment.

Riiiiiight, the fire should have been 11/2 blocks up the street......

Right. Sorry for trying to bring a little little levity into an unfortunate story.

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