Burnaby house damaged in early morning fire

A Burnaby Fire Rescue vehicle is seen
FILE — A Burnaby Fire Rescue vehicle is seen. (CityNews Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted March 13, 2024 9:43 am.

Last Updated March 13, 2024 9:44 am.

A two-storey home went up in flames in Burnaby Wednesday morning.

According to the Burnaby Fire Department, the blaze on Douglas Road near Woodsworth Street broke out before 5 a.m., damaging the home.

A department spokesperson told CityNews everyone made it out safely.

Fire investigation crews are at the house investigating the cause of the blaze.

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