Advertisement

Fire scorches home in Surrey’s Fraser Heights neighbourhood

Crews battled a fire in Surrey on July 8, 2021. Shane MacKichan

Crews battled an overnight fire in Surrey’s Fraser Heights neighbourhood.

Firefighters were called out shortly after midnight on Thursday to 163 Street and 109 Avenue. They arrived to see flames shooting from the roof of a two-storey home.

Read more: Two people, including five-year-old child, dead following Surrey, B.C. house fire

More than 20 firefighters were brought in to battle the blaze. It took them about an hour to contain the fire and they continue to work on putting out hot spots.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

According to the Surrey Fire Service, five people were at home at the time of the incident and everyone got out safe.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Story continues below advertisement
Click to play video: 'Child dead after domestic incident and house fire in Surrey'
Child dead after domestic incident and house fire in Surrey

Sponsored content

AdChoices