Surrey firefighters were called to tackle a massive blaze at a decommissioned pier overnight.
Battalion Chief Wes Eaton said flames broke out around 10:30 p.m., Friday, at the structure near the Pattullo Bridge.
The highly visible fire produced thick smoke seen from kilometres away.
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Crews arrived to find the creosote-coated pier fully involved and upgraded the fire to a second-alarm blaze.
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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