UPDATE: One person hospitalized following massive farm shop fire Thursday in Chilliwack

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BC Hydro crews arrived on scene at approximately 9:45 a.m. to possibly disconnect utilities.

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It’s not known if there were any injuries associated with the fire. A B.C. Ambulance Service unit responded to the scene.

The Chilliwack Fire Department released a statement Thursday at 2:14 p.m. saying one person was hospitalized as a result of today’s fire.

“At approximately 9:17 a.m. on February 29, the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a barn fire in the 7400 block of Upper Prairie Road,” Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar wrote in a statement. “Upon arrival, crews discovered a large shop with an active fire. Thirty firefighters from Halls 1, 2, 4, and 6 promptly responded with support from RCMP, BCEHS, and BC Hydro. Efforts focused on containing the fire from the building’s exterior until an excavator could stabilize the site. Their prompt response and thorough were instrumental in minimizing damage. Fortunately, there were no reported firefighter injuries. However, one occupant sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital before emergency responders arrived.”

The Chilliwack Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.