Image: Contributed to Fraser Valley Today, used with permission / Fire crews flooded the 6000 block of Glenmore Drive Wednesday evening after being paged for a structure fire.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Structure fire

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UPDATE 9:58 A.M. THURSDAY: Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar says crews from Halls 1 and 4 were called to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Glenmore Drive Wednesday evening at approximately 5:50 p.m.

When crews arrived on scene, smoke was visible from the upper floor of a single-family residence. Minar says firefighters quickly made entry and mounted an aggressive interior attack while exterior crews established a water supply. The aggressive knockdown of the fire significantly reduced and prevented further spread throughout the home.

There were no injuries reported to either the public or responding firefighters. All residents and the family pet were able to safely evacuate the home thanks to working smoke alarms that alerted the young occupants to the danger.

“The young occupants did exactly what we hope every resident would do,” said Assistant Chief of Prevention and Investigations Krista Minar. “The didn’t hesitate – when the alarms sounded and they confirmed that there was a problem, they grabbed the family pet and evacuated immediately. Because of that quick action and calm response, everyone got out safely.”

The department also acknowledges the efforts of a neighbour who attempted to control the fire with a fire extinguisher prior to the arrival of crews.

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There was sustained significant smoke damage to upper floor, and occupants were unable to return home. Initial reports indicate the fire was accidental in nature. The cause remains under investigation by the Chilliwack Fire Department.

The Chilliwack Fire Department reminds residents that smoke alarms save lives. They’re encouraging residents to • install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of homes, including the basement.

Original story below: 

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack firefighters were called to a neighbourhood just north of Watson Road and Garrison Wednesday evening for the report of a structure fire.

Fire crews were paged at approximately 5:51 p.m. for a structure fire in the 6000 block of Glenmore Drive.

Responding firefighters from Engine 4 arrived at about 5:55 p.m. and noticed smoke showing from the home.

Ladder 4 arrived within minutes at about 5:59 p.m., as did Engine 4-2.

A primary search was completed at approximately 6:09 p.m.

Firefighters advised dispatch thereafter that a secondary search was completed.

At 7:44 p.m., firefighters notified dispatch that crews would return in approximately 45 minutes for a post-fire check.

At 7:45 p.m., dispatch was notified that both Fortis and BC Hydro crews had arrived and already left.

Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Utility companies arrived at the scene of Wednesday evening’s fire to turn off the utilities.

Command was terminated at 7:45 p.m.

Fraser Valley Today spoke to a neighbour who said there was quite a bit of smoke coming from the attic of the home.