Firefighters have been busy Sunday morning responding to a big blaze in Langley Metropolis that destroyed an condominium constructing underneath building.
Langley Metropolis Fireplace Rescue Service Chief Scott Kennedy says crews have been known as to the hearth on the six-storey constructing at 201A avenue and Fraser Freeway at round 4:15 a.m.
“When crews arrived, they have been met with a wall of flame on the again of the constructing, nearly going the total peak of the constructing,” he stated
“The constructing was nonetheless just a few months from full occupancy. It wasn’t accomplished. It’s underneath building at this cut-off date. Due to that, that most likely aided within the unfold of the hearth.”
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The blaze was designated a four-alarm hearth. Crew members from hearth departments in Langley Township and Surrey have been known as in to help with the firefight.
A number of close by residential buildings have been additionally evacuated out of an abundance of warning.
A Langley resident named Morgan who lives close to the location of the hearth informed International Information she heard huge bang sounds this morning earlier than noticing the blaze.
“After I heard the sirens I used to be pondering, ‘OK, that is sort of occurring for just a little bit too lengthy,’” she stated.
“After I turned over, I might see the pink outdoors of the window. I instantly went out the entrance door and there’s simply particles everywhere in the floor from the embers coming down.”
Langley RCMP says there aren’t any reported accidents from the hearth right now.
“We’re working with the Langley Metropolis Fireplace Rescue on this incident and the investigation into the reason for this hearth is ongoing,” stated Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom in a information launch.
Anybody who witnessed the incident, was within the space on the time or has dashcam footage of the hearth is requested to contact Langley RCMP.
