Update: Chilliwack Fire Dept. suppresses basement fire at Young Road home

CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Fire Department says 25 firefighters from four fire halls responded to a basement fire on Young Road early Thursday.

According to a statement from Assistant Fire Chief Chris Wilson, responding firefighters were initially dispatched for the report of smoke observed coming from the residence in the 9800 block of Young Road. On arrival, firefighters witnessed grey smoke emanating from the chimney and eaves of a single-family detached home.

Wilson said crews quickly secured a water supply, entered the home and located a small fire in a room in the basement of the home. An offensive attack was utilized to extinguish the fire. Due to the quick actions of crews, the fire did not extend into the walls or basement ceiling of the home and was confined to the contents of the room.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported at this fire.