FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21st, 2021

Chilliwack Fire Department Responds to Barn Fire

On May 21st at approximately 4:00 am, the Chilliwack Fire Department was alerted to a report of a barn fire in the 47000 block of Mcguire Rd. Fire crews from Halls 1, 2, 4, and 6 responded to the scene and upon arrival discovered heavy smoke and flames showing from a barn at the rear of the property.

Crews established a water supply and initiated a defensive attack on the quickly spreading fire. The majority of the fire was knocked down within an hour of the arrival of fire crews and overhaul operations are continuing this morning to extinguish remaining hot spots.

The barn contained a small amount of hay and quick action by fire crews prevented the spread of the fire to an adjacent barn that housed livestock.

There were no firefighter, civilian or animal injuries reported at this fire.

The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by Chilliwack Fire Officials.

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