3 people rescued after Port Moody townhome fire

A Port Moody townhome went up in flames early Monday morning, resulting in three people and multiple pets being rescued. Kier Junos reports.

By Charlie Carey

Posted August 7, 2023 8:43 am.

Last Updated August 8, 2023 1:05 am.

A Port Moody townhome went up in flames early Monday morning, according to the city’s fire department.

According to the Port Moody Fire Rescue (PMFR), at around 4:40 a.m., firefighters were called to a structure fire in the Heritage Woods area.

Crews managed to rescue three people from a balcony, while firefighters say multiple pets were also rescued.

PMFR says it had help from an off-duty Surrey firefighter during the rescue.

It’s unclear what caused the fire.

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