Suspicious package at Bentall 5 shuts down Burrard Street
Hazmat crews are at the Bentall 5 office building in downtown Vancouver after a suspicious package was delivered.
Some occupants of the building have complained of feeling sick.
The incident has led to the closure of part of Burrard Street.
Here's some updates from Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services:
Hazmat Team now responding to incident at 500 Block Burrard, x streets Pender/Dunsmuir please stay clear of this area. We'll keep you posted
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) March 13, 2015
@VancouverPD closing down 400-500blk of Burrard Street
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) March 13, 2015
Please stay calm and where you are @VancouverPD and @VanFireRescue assessing the situation and will keep you advised.
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) March 13, 2015
Hazmat crews have suspicious envelope contained in mail room and assessing contents
— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) March 13, 2015
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B5 tenant
Mar 13, 2015 at 12:58pm
People were allowed to leave the building freely, I am in the Bentall 5 tower. the street was just shut down because of the response teams needing space. Kudos to the VPD, fire and Hazmat response crews for taking care of the situation so quickly and calmly.