FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2022

House Fire

At approximately 23:30 hours on April 27, 2022 Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire located in the 46000 block of First Avenue.

45 firefighters responded from Halls 1, 2, and 4. On arrival, fire crews encountered heavy flames and smoke venting from the front porch of the house. Fire crews called for a 2nd alarm and worked quickly to perform an exterior attack on the fire while securing a water supply to bring the fire under control, preventing fire spread and exposure damage.

Occupants were home at the time of the fire and had exited the home prior to the arrival of fire crews.

There was no firefighter or civilian injuries.

This fire is under investigation by the Chilliwack Fire Department fire investigators. If anyone has any information about this fire, they are asked to call the RCMP at 604-792-4611 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.upperfraservalleycrimestoppers.ca

Filed under: Chilliwack, Chilliwack Fire Department, house fire, investigation