Abbotsford fire crews called to parking lot fire Saturday morning

By Monika Gul

Posted March 7, 2020 9:52 am.

Last Updated March 7, 2020 9:57 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

ABBOTSFORD (NEWS 1130) — Fire crews in Abbotsford were called to an early morning fire Saturday that engulfed several vehicles.

Fire crews were called to a parking lot on Simpson Road at 2:00 a.m., where they found at least three semi-trucks on fire.

Crews were able to get the fire under control, and prevented it from spreading even further.

No one was injured and the extent of the damage remains unclear.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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