A large structure fire in Abbotsford's Sumas Mountain area quickly spread into a nearby forest on Tuesday but was brought under control within hours. The blaze destroyed a garage with a dozen vehicles, two sheds, and a couple of boats, and spread to about one hectare of forest. Firefighters, including the BC Wildfire Service, responded quickly, leading to the evacuation of 12 people. No injuries were reported, and officials noted the situation could have been much worse without recent rain and less wind. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
‘Very lucky’: Abbotsford fire under control after spreading to forest
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A large structure fire in Abbotsford's Sumas Mountain area quickly spread into a nearby forest on Tuesday but was brought under control within hours. The blaze destroyed a garage with a dozen vehicles, two sheds, and a couple of boats, and spread to about one hectare of forest. Firefighters, including the BC Wildfire Service, responded quickly, leading to the evacuation of 12 people. No injuries were reported, and officials noted the situation could have been much worse without recent rain and less wind. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- 1 Tuesday (July 8, 2025) around 4:30 p.m.: Crews called to Sumas Mountain Road for a structure fire.
- 2 Tuesday (July 8, 2025) around 7:30 p.m.: Roughly one-hectare fire contained.
- Destruction of a garage, two sheds, and a couple of boats
- Spread of fire to approximately one hectare of forest
- Evacuation of about 12 people
- No injuries to people or animals reported
What: A large structure fire spread to a forest, destroying a garage, sheds, and boats.
When: Tuesday (July 8, 2025), starting around 4:30 p.m. and contained by 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sumas Mountain area, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, specifically on Sumas Mountain Road.
Why: The cause of the fire is under investigation.
How: The fire started as a structure fire and then spread into the forested area. Firefighters from the Abbotsford Fire Department and the BC Wildfire Service, using ground crews and helicopters, worked to contain it.