Richmond fire: See striking photos and videos from the massive blaze

A fire on Richmond Thursday evening sent a massive plume of black smoke into the sky, visible for miles around.

The blaze destroyed a vacant wooden building and parts of the unused Marpole rail bridge, prompting the Metro Vancouver authority to issue a special air quality statement. --- More...

When the forests have been too wet to start wildfires, arsonists need to bring the narrative closer to home.

Train Bridge in Richmond on fire yesterday near Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/ngsVmFvo7S

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