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May 18, 2026
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Arson suspected in boat fire outside Vancouver nightclub - CTV News
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Arson is being investigated as the cause of a boat fire that occurred outside a popular nightclub in Vancouver, British Columbia, early on Saturday morning.
The incident took place at approximately 2:15 AM near the False Creek area, just after the closure of the PCH Nightclub. Witnesses reported seeing flames and smoke emanating from a large fishing boat moored nearby.
According to the Vancouver Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene where they responded to the blaze on a commercial vessel. Crews worked to extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage to the boat but f…
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