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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Minor fire at vacant home

Chilliwack firefighters called to minor fire at vacant home over the weekend

Nov 17, 2025 | 9:52 AM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack firefighters were called to a minor fire at a vacant home north of downtown Chilliwack over the weekend.

Firefighters were called to the intersection of Mallard Street and Victor Street at about 4:45 a.m. early Sunday morning, Nov. 16, for the report of a structure fire.

When firefighters arrived within minutes, they observed smoke showing from the home in the 9500 block of Victor Street.

The fire was knocked down by approximately 4:52 a.m., according to a social media post from Julie Hiscock, who monitors overnight scanner traffic.

According to a brief statement from Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Wade Meeres, firefighters responded to a minor fire in a vacant home. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it spread.

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Meeres said the fire does not appear to be accidential, and is currently being investigated by the Chilliwack Fire Department.

The home where the fire occurred has a for sale sign in its front yard.

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