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At 4:26pm 10 units from Vancouver Fire responded to the report of a structure fire at 2227 E 8th Street, in West Vancouver. Crews arrived to find smoke showing and a fire burning in the attic, and rescued a family pet in one of the apartments while attempting to gain control of the fire. A total of 3 families are displaced, and 2 of them are receiving care from the Red Cross. No injuries were reported during the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Vancouver Fire reminds you to check your smoke detector batteries 2 times a year.