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Fire engulfs unfinished condo in Langley, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Apr, 2021 05:31 PM

A huge fire has destroyed two six-storey condominium towers under construction in Langley, B.C.

The fire broke out at around 9:30 p.m. Monday at the development in Langley's Willoughby neighbourhood, about 45 kilometres east of Vancouver.

The scorched remains of two elevator shafts were the only things left standing and firefighters continued to pour water on the smoking debris on Tuesday morning.

Langley assistant fire chief Andy Hewitson says nearby occupied condos were also damaged and about 100 people were evacuated but no one was hurt.

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene through the day.

Langley RCMP reminding motorists to plan alternate travel routes. Willoughby/Yorkson 208th st and 80th and surrounding five block radius will remain closed for most of today as firefighters continue to battle construction site fire. pic.twitter.com/mNiZrNwp29
— Langley RCMP (@LangleyRCMP) April 20, 2021

Hewitson says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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