Image: TruculentBellicose, with permission / Reddit / Neighbours reported a house explosion in Langley late Friday morning (Feb. 28)

By Alyssa Conti

HOUSE FIRE

2 in critical condition, 1 unaccounted for after possible house explosion in Langley (VIDEOS)

Feb 28, 2025 | 12:59 PM

LANGLEY — Tall smoke towers billowed for miles out this late morning (Feb. 28) as Langley crews battled a house fire.

At around 10:40 a.m., RCMP responded to reports of a possible explosion in the 7300 block of 196 Street.

Police worked with first responders from Langley Fire and Emergency Health Services for about an hour into the blaze to close off the area and evacuate residents nearby.

“The house has collapsed and is gone, the neighbouring house was completely engulfed, and is done, ” said a witness who wishes to remain anonymous. “The house behind the original house has its wall facing the collapsed house damaged. I couldn’t tell if just the siding melted or if it’s worse than that.”

“The neighbour said that they heard an explosion, like a gas leak, and when they came outside, the house had already collapsed.”

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Four ambulances with primary care paramedics, one ambulance with advanced care paramedics, two advanced care paramedic responder units and one paramedic supervisor responded to the scene.

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“Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to two patients who were transported by ground ambulance to Routley Park, where they met two air ambulance helicopters. The two patients were transported to hospital via air ambulance in critical condition under the care of critical care paramedics,” said Public Information Officer Rachelle Bown.

In an update late Friday afternoon, RCMP said there is also one person still unaccounted for.

“We are making every effort and working alongside the Township of Langley Fire Department to determine the whereabouts of this individual,” said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP.

Officials closed off 196 Street between 72 and 74 Ave as a result. Several side streets are also affected. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

“The investigation into this incident is in its infancy and we are working closely with the Township of Langley Fire Department to determine the cause of this fire,” said Sgt. Sharoom.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Langley RCMP and quote file 2025-6044.

Image: Scenes from the aftermath / User TruculentBellicose, with permission / Reddit