Chilliwack: Electrical Fire Severely Damages Suite

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2023

At approximately 10:40 hours the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire located in the 9800 block of Young Rd.

22 firefighters responded from Halls 1, 2, 4 and 6, and on arrival, reported seeing heavy fire and black smoke venting from a suite at the rear of the home. Occupants were at home at the time the fire started, and were able to evacuate the home with several pets prior to the arrival of fire crews.

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. Allowing fire crews to transition into an interior fire attack and building search. The quick actions of fire crews prevented the fire from spreading to the main area of the house, containing the fire to the suite of origin, which suffered major fire damage.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries, several people have been displaced from their homes.

This fire is considered accidental and is under investigation by the Chilliwack Fire Department fire investigators.

The Chilliwack Fire Department wants to remind the public, extension cords are for temporary use only. Have a qualified electrician determine if additional circuits or wall outlets are needed.
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