A heart-breaking scene in Coquitlam where a deadly fire tore through homes leaving behind charred ruins and devastating loss.
According to Police one person was found dead, and two people were injured – an 18-year-old and a Mountie.
Fire crews say they responded to multiple 911 calls shortly after 9 a.m. after reports of heavy black smoke coming from the area of Roderick Avenue near Hart Street in the Maillardville neighbourhood.
“Crews arrived to find three homes involved in fire, including a duplex, with heavy fire and smoke visible from multiple areas both inside and outside the structures,” Michelle Frilund, director of communications for the City of Coquitlam, told CityNews.
“Firefighters acted quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring homes.”
A fire investigation team is on site to determine the origin and cause of the blaze, Frilund says.
It isn’t clear how many residents have been displaced, but the city says they are being connected with partner agencies to provide them with the necessary supports.
