About 150 residents displaced by major New Westminster apartment fire
A major apartment fire in New Westminster, Canada, has displaced approximately 150 residents and required a 13-hour emergency response. Three people were hospitalized, and the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.
Why it matters
Large-scale residential fires pose significant risks to public safety and highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and building safety standards.
Approximately 150 people across two buildings have been displaced from their homes after a major apartment fire in New Westminster that trapped some residents on balconies and required firefighters to battle the flames for about 13 hours.
The affected building contains 42 apartment units. A neighbouring apartment building with an estimated 20 to 30 units was also evacuated as a precaution.
Two firefighters and one resident were taken to hospital with injuries. The City said all residents have been accounted for.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services responded to the apartment building at 905 4th Ave. — the vicinity of the intersection of 10th Street and 4th Avenue — at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10.
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