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Coquitlam homeless camp destroyed in fire

Coquitlam firefighters responded to call of a fire at a homeless camp in the bushes. No one was injured and all those involved fled the scene by the time first responders arrived – Nov 16, 2017

Fire crews were called to a homeless camp in Coquitlam overnight after a report of a fire.

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The camp was in the bushes off Lougheed Highway, near Dewdney Trunk Road.

People living in the neighbourhood called 911 when they noticed a large plume of black smoke.

The camp was destroyed by the fire and the people living there had run off by the time firefighters arrived.

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There are no reports of any injuries, however, this fire is just the latest in a series of recent fires involving homeless people in Metro Vancouver, especially as the cold and wet weather sets in.

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