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UPDATE w/PHOTOS: Firefighters contain fire at RCMP BC Highway Patrol building in Chilliwack

Chemicals are reportedly stored under the roof line, creating a tricky scenario for firefighters
Jenna Hauck
Jenna Hauck
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Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department extingiush a roof fire in an RCMP building on Airport Road on Friday, May 19, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Firefighters have successfully contained a fire at the RCMP B.C. Highway Patrol building.

Crews were called out around 4:30 p.m. to 46326 Airport Road, including the big ladder truck, arriving to see smoke showing from the roof. The building was evacuated, and within 15-20 minutes firefighters entered the building.

There was concern the fire could get out of control because there are reportedly chemicals stored under the roof line.

Airport Road was closed in both directions and traffic was being rerouted via Cessna Drive.

More info as it comes available.

Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a roof fire in an RCMP building on Airport Road on Friday, May 19, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a roof fire in an RCMP building on Airport Road on Friday, May 19, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a roof fire in an RCMP building on Airport Road on Friday, May 19, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a roof fire in an RCMP building on Airport Road on Friday, May 19, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

 

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Jenna Hauck

About the Author: Jenna Hauck

I started my career at The Chilliwack Progress in 2000 as a photojournalist.
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