A large fire in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood has destroyed a number of businesses.

The fire, centred around a one-storey strip of commercial businesses at the northwest corner of Maple Street and 41st Avenue, began around 8 p.m. on Thursday.

No one was injured in the fire, but six businesses have been affected. As of 1:30 a.m., the fire was still burning. 

"A lot of smoke, but there has been no injuries, and no people involved," said John Dennis, an assistant operations chief with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. 

"Until we really get it knocked down ... we're not going to be able to investigate it." 

A stretch of 41st Avenue between Cypress Street and East Boulevard is closed while firefighters deal with the situation.