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May 19, 2026
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Fire outside Vancouver strip club being investigated as possible arson: police
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Article Excerpt
A fire that broke out outside a strip club in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday night is now under investigation by police as a potential case of arson.
The blaze started just after 10 p.m. at the entrance to the Starlight Club, located near Metrotown, and quickly spread to nearby landscaping, burning over 250 square metres.
No one was injured in the incident, but the fire caused significant damage to both the club’s exterior and the adjacent property.
Witnesses reported hearing several loud bangs before seeing flames shooting from the area. The club’s management stated that they were not aware of any …
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