Crews battle structure fire in buildings under construction in Langley

Fire crews were called to a large structure fire in Langley Township on Saturday afternoon.

Flames broke out in a building under construction near 80th Avenue and 204th Street, sending a column of black smoke into the air visible from kilometres away.

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Langley RCMP said 80th Avenue was closed in both directions between 200th and 204th streets “for the forseeable future” as crews responded.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

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