A morning fire has destroyed a home in Abbotsford on Downes Road near Ross Road. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Adams says the fire started in the chimney and spread to the rest of the house. "The home is heavily damaged, and not sure if it's repairable or not. It took quite awhile to get it put out, but finally got into all the little void spaces and … [Read more...]
Fire destroys barn in Delta
October 14, 2012 by
It took several hours and the efforts of firefighters from four halls to knock down a barn fire in Delta. The flames broke out just before midnight at the barn on 104th Street near 59th Avenue. Delta Police Staff Sgt. Scott Lebus says the building's a total loss. "There was no livestock in the barn. At this point, the fire's contained... … [Read more...]
Fire destroys Stanley Park train station
June 22, 2012 by
No one was seriously hurt and damage was contained to one structure, but fire has destroyed Stanley Park's miniature railway station. Two men camping nearby alerted emergency crews shortly after midnight. Peter Simon and Lyle Spry say firefighters arrived within ten minutes of the call. "The guys came very fast. Seven or eight trucks came in, … [Read more...]
Fire destroys house in Vancouver
December 3, 2011 by
No injuries to report, but a house near West 41st Avenue and Churchill Street in Vancouver has been destroyed by fire. Neighbours say they heard two loud explosions and woke up to see flames shooting from the house beside them. One woman tells CKNW the area is frequented by the homeless and she believes someone may have been squatting inside the … [Read more...]
