Abbotsford – 8PM UPDATE – From City of Abbotsford – The fire on Sumas Mountain has been contained at this time. Crews are working with support of an excavator and continue to wet the ground. Thermal imaging is being used to ensure all hot spots are thoroughly extinguished and cannot rekindle. Crews will remain on site this evening. Thanks to BC Wildfire, BC Hydro and AbbyPD for their quick support
From AbbyPD – Sumas Mt Road is currently closed in both directions between Dawson Road and Foxglove Lane for a large working structure fire. Multiple first responders on scene. No reported injuries.
5:40PM – A helicopter has been brought in to assist the working fire on Sumas Mt. Low level flights will be occurring in the area.
From Abbotsford Fire/City of Abbotsford – Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is actively responding to a structure fire in a forested area on Sumas Mountain Road near Dawson Road on Sumas Mountain.
Please avoid the area for your own safety and to allow AFRS to continue battling the fire without obstruction.
Fraser Valley Road Report on Facebook states they have info that this is shop fire that is out of control. Abby Fire has not confirmed.
