Fire crews battle blaze at vacant lot in Surrey

FILE — A City of Surrey fire engine is seen. (CityNews Image)

By 1130 NewsRadio Staff

Posted April 18, 2026 10:34 am.

Last Updated April 18, 2026 11:52 am.

A fire broke out at what Surrey Fire Services says is a vacant home Saturday morning.

Assistant Operations Chief Geoff McIntyre says crews were called to the home, located north of the Gateway station near 132nd and 112th, shortly before 7 a.m.

“Firefighters arrived to find a single-family detached home involved in fire, smoke visible on arrival,” McIntyre said.

“Crews worked quickly to control the fire and mitigate damage to any exposures.”

McIntyre says a total of 16 firefighters and four apparatus were sent to the scene.

The cause of the fire is unclear and will be investigated.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton says the fire department didn’t advise the SPS that the blaze was suspicious, so it isn’t considered a police matter.

One caller to 1130 NewsRadio reported seeing significant smoke in the area.

No injuries have been reported.

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