Two bodies have been found in the ruins of the Winters Hotel in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services announced earlier Friday afternoon that a body was located during the demolition of the low-income hotel.
They say a second body has since been found.
In the days after the April 11 fire, the property manager had said it was believed all residents had escaped.
The statement from the fire department, which does not identify the victims, says the demolition of the building has been paused until Monday.
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services says the blaze was accidental and started on the second floor of the building by unattended candles.
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