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Incident on Vedder Road

One person airlifted to hospital, 2 suffer injuries after cooking fire at Chilliwack home on Vedder Road

Sep 10, 2025 | 1:51 PM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack fire crews and B.C. EHS paramedics were dispatched Tuesday evening for a cooking fire at a home on Vedder Road in Chilliwack.

According to a statement from Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar, Chilliwack firefighters were dispatched to a medical incident after a cooking fire in the 6400 block of Vedder Road. Crews from Hall 4 arrived to find the fire extinguished, but the unit was filled with heavy smoke.

One person sustained serious injuries, and two others had minor injuries. All three were treated by B.C. Emergency Health Services, Minar said.

B.C. Emergency Health Services released a statement about the incident in response to an inquiry from Fraser Valley Today, who received a news tip about an air ambulance landing at the Chilliwack Airport.

“BC Emergency Health Services received a call at 10:31 p.m. on September 9 regarding people in need of medical care in the 6400 block of Vedder Road in Chilliwack,” said Paramedic Public Information Officer Brian Twaites. “Three ambulances with primary care paramedics and a paramedic supervisor responded to the scene. Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to three patients. Two patients were transported to hospital in stable condition via ground ambulance. One patient was transported by ground ambulance to Chilliwack Airport and met by an air ambulance helicopter. This patient was transported onto to further care via air ambulance under the care of critical care paramedics in serious but stable condition.”

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Firefighters assisted with patient care and ventilated the building. After confirming the damage to the home was minimal, residents were able to return to their unit.

“This incident is a powerful reminder of the importance of fire safety in the kitchen,” Minar said.

According to the 2023 Office of the Fire Commissioners annual report, cooking is the second leading cause of house fires and injuries in British Columbia.

To help prevent cooking fires and injuries, the Chilliwack Fire Department encourages all residents to follow these safety tips:

• Stay in the Kitchen: Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires. Always stay in the room when frying, grilling, or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a moment, turn off the stove.

• Clear the Clutter: Keep anything that can burn—like oven mitts, wooden utensils, and towels—at least a metre away from your stovetop.

• Handle with Care: Turn pot and pan handles inward on the stove. This prevents them from being knocked over by children or pets.

What to Do if You Have a Stove Fire:

• Cover the fire. Slide a lid or cookie sheet over the pan to smother the flames. This removes the oxygen and puts the fire out.

• Turn off the heat. This is a critical step to remove the heat source. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.

• Do not use water. Never throw water on a grease fire. This will cause the burning oil to splatter and spread the fire.