Large blaze rips through New Westminster apartment building
Posted October 11, 2026 11:56 am.
An early morning apartment fire on Sunday in the downtown neighbourhood of New Westminster has caused an evacuation and large fire crew response.
The apartment building, located at 37 Agnes St., near the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge, broke out in flames from a third floor balcony sometime after 3 a.m.
According to BC Emergency Health Services, they attended the scene after getting a call around 3:30 a.m. Three ambulances responded and provided medical care to three patients who were all transported to hospital in stable condition.
Residents were evacuated to a bus where they were taken to an emergency reception centre that has been set up for displaced residents at the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre.
The City of New Westminster said in a social media post that Royal Avenue between Fourth Street and McBride Boulevard is closed in all directions.
CityNews has reached out to New Westminster Fire & Rescue for more information.
