Image: FILE PHOTO / Mike Vanden Bosch / File photo of a Chilliwack fire engine.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Structure fire on Young Road

Chilliwack firefighters called to basement fire at home near Chilliwack Motor Inn

Aug 28, 2025 | 7:23 AM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack firefighters were called to a home near the Chilliwack Motor Inn Wednesday afternoon after getting reports of smoke from the residence.

According to a statement from Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar, crews were dispatched for reports of smoke coming from a home in the 8100 block of Young Road. The call was quickly converted into a first-alarm structure due to smoke venting from the basement of a single-family residence.

Minar says Chilliwack firefighters established a water supply and transitioned from an exterior to interior attack, enabling them to contain the fire to the basement. Smoke damage, however, occurred throughout the home.

Roughly 26 firefighters from Halls 1 and 4 responded, and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or occupants. RCMP members and B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedics attended the scene.

While Emergency Support Services was not required, the occupants were not able to return to the home Wednesday evening. The fire remains under investigation by the Chilliwack Fire Department.

Fraser Valley MLA speaks out

Fraser Valley MLA speaks out on delayed, over-budget completion of the Pattullo Bridge replacement

50m ago

Assault, attempted robbery suspects

Police hope to ID assault, attempted robbery suspects after they allegedly pepper-sprayed a phone seller

1h ago

Vehicle stolen from Chilliwack

Truck stolen in Chilliwack winds up on remote forest service road in Mission, alleged thief caught: RCMP

2h ago

“We remind residents of the critical importance of having working smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside each sleeping area, and ensuring that alarms are interconnected,” Minar said.