FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2022

Barn Fire

At approximately 2:45am this morning Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire located in the 48000 block of Prairie Central Rd.  30 firefighters responded from Halls 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

On arrival, fire crews encountered heavy flames and smoke venting from a barn and immediately determined the fire would be defensive. 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 to adjacent buildings.

There was no firefighter, civilian or livestock injuries.

The cause of the fire appears to be accidental.

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