FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2020

Chilliwack Fire Department responds to residential structure fire

On August 31st at approximately 1:00 am, the Chilliwack Fire Department was alerted to a report of a structure fire in the 47000 block of Macswan Drive. Fire crews from Halls 1, 3, 4, and 6 responded to the scene and upon arrival discovered a single-family home heavily involved in fire with flames spreading into the attic space of an adjacent home.

Crews accessed a nearby hydrant, established a water supply and brought the large fire under control utilizing a defensive attack. Both homes did suffer fire, smoke and water damage, however the swift actions of fire crews prevented the fire from spreading to other adjacent homes.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported at this fire and the occupants of the home were able to safely exit.

This fire is under investigation by Chilliwack Fire Department and RCMP 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.chilliwackcrimestoppers.ca

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