Chilliwack (with files from Chilliwack Scanner) – Around 7:20 PM Wednesday August 5, Chilliwack Fire was paged out and are responding to a 36 unit apartment fire, on Spadina Avenue off Mary Street. This is the back of the building (Applewood Court) facing the Rexall Drug Store.
The plume could be seen (and smelled) from the balcony of FVN – Victoria and Nowell.
From Chilliwack Fire: One resident and one firefighter sustained injuries and were assessed by BC Emergency Health Services. Firefighters also rescued a cat from the building and provided emergency care on scene before it was reunited with its owner.
Emergency Support Services established a reception centre to assist displaced residents. A total
of 36 apartment units were impacted.
The building sustained significant fire, smoke, and water damage, with the most extensive
damage occurring on the third floor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Chilliwack RCMP, with assistance from
the Chilliwack Fire Department. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact
the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Chilliwack Fire Department thanks the Chilliwack RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services,
Emergency Support Services, CDART, BC Hydro, and FortisBC for their assistance during this
incident.
If you have pictures and video please send to fvn@shaw.ca
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chilliwackscanner VIDEO from Laura-lee Fried to FVN
