Surrey house fire sends plumes of smoke into the air

The Surrey Fire Service is knocking down a house fire in the city's Whalley neighbourhood Wednesday. (CityNews Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted July 26, 2023 7:32 am.

Last Updated July 26, 2023 3:51 pm.

A house fire in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood sent massive plumes of smoke into the air Wednesday morning.

The fire, on Semiahmoo Road near Old Yale Road, was knocked down by the Surrey Fire Service (SFS).

The @CityNewsVAN Air Patrol @DangerOnAir is above a house fire being put out in #SurreyBC along Semiahmoo Rd just south of Old Yale Rd. Traffic is blocked around there. #1130Traffic @sonicradio pic.twitter.com/rRhunr7SrQ

— CityNews Vancouver Traffic (@CityNewsTraffic) July 26, 2023

A huge amount of thick smoke could be seen in the area.

Speaking to CityNews, Asst. Fire Chief Richard Bodnark says the fire was sparked in an unattached garage, and crews managed to isolate it to the one structure.

Bodnark confirms no injuries have been reported.

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