FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2022

Chilliwack Fire Crews Attend Residential Structure Fire

On August 28th at around 2:20pm the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 45000 block of Oliver Crescent.

Over 30 Firefighters responded from Halls 1, 3, 4 and 6 and upon arriving on scene, observed heavy, black smoke and flame coming from an attached garage. Crews quickly secured a water supply from a nearby hydrant and deployed multiple hose streams to combat the quickly spreading fire.

While the home did suffer fire, smoke and water damage, the quick action of fire crews prevented further damage from occurring. All occupants were able to safely exit the home.

This fire is currently under investigation by Chilliwack Fire Officials.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported.

Filed under: Chilliwack, Chilliwack Fire Department, house fire