Richmond Costco evacuated due to small fire in electric panel

Fire crews attend the Costco in Richmond, B.C. (CityNews Image)

By Cole Schisler and Hana Mae Nassar

Posted September 7, 2023 2:11 pm.

Last Updated September 14, 2023 12:34 pm.

The Costco in Richmond was evacuated after a fire in an electrical panel Thursday afternoon.

According to Richmond Fire Deputy Chief Al McGrath, the fire was put out with a dry-can extinguisher.

“It didn’t extend beyond [the panel], so they’re just monitoring the hot spot now. The evacuations were as a precaution due to electrical fire and security concerns. When the electrical goes down it compromises all the other systems,” he explained.

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The evacuation lifted a short time later.

Images online show a large crowd around Costco, with some people reporting smoke.

The Costco in Richmond, B.C.

The Costco in Richmond, B.C. (CityNews Image)

Richmond Fire says no injuries were reported.

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