Emergency crews fight apartment fire in North Vancouver, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Firefighters are battling a fire burning at an apartment building in North Vancouver, B.C.

Media reports say at least two people have been taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

The fire began around 5 a.m. Monday, and witnesses have reported seeing flames shoot out of the building’s roof.

Several roads in the area have been closed while crews fight the flames.

There has been no word on what caused the fire. (News 1130)

The Canadian Press