Mission – with files from Roy Hafeli – UPDATE MARCH 10 from Councilor Jag Gill – Community Update: Senior Care Home Fire
I want to provide a brief update regarding yesterday’s fire at a senior care home in Mission.
Based on the latest information available this morning, there were no deaths or injuries to residents or first responders.
Residents were safely evacuated and the situation was quickly brought under control by emergency crews. The response and ongoing support for residents continues to be led by Fraser Health and the care home’s staff, with the City and partner agencies supporting as needed.
At this time, the Leisure Centre will not be opened as a reception centre, as it is not required. Officials have also confirmed that donations of clothing, blankets, food, or medical equipment are not needed. Existing emergency supplies will be distributed to local non profit organizations in Mission.
Residents who are interested in supporting emergency efforts in the future can connect with Mission Emergency Support Services (ESS) by emailing missioness@mission.ca.
I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible response from across our community. Our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, Fraser Health teams, care home staff, volunteers, non profits and Emergency Support Services volunteers worked quickly and professionally to ensure residents were safely evacuated and cared for.
At the same time, something equally powerful was happening across Mission. Churches opened their doors. Local businesses offered support. Neighbours checked in on one another. All across social media and throughout the community, people were asking the same question: How can we help?
In moments of crisis, you often see the very best in people. Ordinary residents become heroes in simple ways, offering help, opening their doors, and looking out for one another.
ORIGINAL STORY – Just after 6PM Monday March 9, units from both Mission and Abbotsford Fire responded to flames coming from at units at Carrington Care House in Mission.(7th Ave and 6th Street).
NOTE UPDATE MISSION RCMP – To be clear, this is the Chartwell Carrington House, on the south side of 7th Avenue (NOT the Chartwell Cedarbrooke retirement residence further west on 7th Avenue)
Mission Councilor Jag Gill – Our hearts are with everyone affected by the fire in our community. Mission City Pizza is currently making pizzas and will be sending them over to the Mission Leisure Centre for those who have been displaced.If you or someone you know has been affected and could use a meal tonight, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and we will make sure you’re taken care of. I also spoke with the Mission Sikh Temple, and they are preparing food as well. Anyone in need is welcome to drop in there for a warm meal. In difficult moments like this, our community always finds ways to take care of one another. Thinking of everyone affected.
UPDATE City of Mission – 7:30PM – A fire is currently affecting a seniors housing complex (Chartwell Carrington House) in our community near 7th Avenue and Cedar. Mission Fire Rescue Service and all available emergency resources are on scene and actively responding.
Please avoid the area and give first responders the space they need to do their work safely and effectively. If you do not need to be in the vicinity, choose an alternate route and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
To support residents who may be displaced or need assistance, a Reception Centre has been established at the Mission Leisure Centre.
The Emergency Support Services (ESS) team is working closely with Fraser Health to ensure that all medical needs of evacuees are being met.
For safety and reunification tracking, anyone leaving the centre must be signed out at the registration desk.
The Reception Centre does not need any donations at this time.
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