Surrey firefighters are collecting donations for people affected by a massive apartment building blaze in Newton.
The fire broke out in the building at 70 Avenue and 138 Street around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Two units were on fire when firefighters arrived and then the blaze had jumped to the roof.
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The fire displaced about 80 residents. Firefighters point out that many people lost everything and some had no insurance.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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Firefighters are collecting donations for displaced residents on the Surrey firefighters website.
Donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society up to $5,000.
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