A massive chemical fire has erupted at Port Metro Vancouver just east of downtown Vancouver.
According to Port Metro Vancouver, the fire broke out just after 1:30 p.m. and is located at the Centerm container terminal where there is a four-alarm fire at multiple containers.

Thick white smoke can be seen billowing out of the area from kilometres away. The public is advised to avoid the cloud of smoke as it contains a hazardous organic compound known as trichloroisocyanuric acid, a possible eye and skin irritant.

In response, the City has advised residents near the Port to go indoors and close their windows; everyone in the immediate vicinity east of Main Street and north of 1st Avenue is asked to find shelter and stay indoors.

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