A fire broke out in three homes in the Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, British Columbia, resulting in one death. According to the Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Department, firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 9:10 a.m., when thick smoke billowed from three houses in the 700 block of Roderick Avenue and the fire was raging.
Acting Fire Chief Chris Fox said in a statement, “Firefighters acted swiftly to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring homes.” As of noon, the fire was still being fought, with 26 firefighters and several Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers on site. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated that a body was found inside one of the houses after a witness discovered a resident was missing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), paramedics also treated an 18-year-old at the scene and transported an RCMP officer who had inhaled smoke to the hospital. A fire broke out in three homes in the Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, British Columbia, resulting in one death. According to the Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Department, firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 9:10 a.m., when thick smoke billowed from three houses in the 700 block of Roderick Avenue and the fire was raging.
Acting Fire Chief Chris Fox said in a statement, “Firefighters acted swiftly to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring homes.” As of noon, the fire was still being fought, with 26 firefighters and several Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers on site. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated that a body was found inside one of the houses after a witness discovered a resident was missing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), paramedics also treated an 18-year-old at the scene and transported an RCMP officer who had inhaled smoke to the hospital. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to all those affected by this tragic event,” said Coquitlam RCMP Constable Adriana O’Malley in a statement. Officials say the cause of the fire is still under investigation and efforts are underway to provide support to displaced residents.