Multiple properties have been impacted after a large fire in a Surrey neighbourhood on Wednesday evening.
Surrey Fire Fighters Association called the fire a "major" incident that occurred in the East Clayton Height neighbourhood. Firefighters and first responders rushed to the scene after first being alerted about a structure fire at 6:28 p.m.
"While police were en route they were updated that the fire had spread to four additional residences,” says Surrey RCMP Cpl. Vanessa Munn.
The fire is believed to have started at a detached garage before spreading to the nearby residences.
A video taken by a witness at the fire shows large flames shooting out of houses near 192 Street and 73 Avenue, south of Shannon Park, at about 6:30 p.m.
A spokesperson with the City of Surrey Fire Service says four homes were fully involved. Four to six more houses suffered exterior damage due to heat.
Tri-City News reporter Kyle Balzer was at the scene of the fire and says there was heavy smoke in the area.
“Big plumes of black smoke were coming from multiple houses,” he says. “You could see a bit of flames coming from the top of one of the homes."
Balzer reports dozens of firefighters and first responders on the scene.
“Some yelling at bystanders to 'get out of the way' when trying to reach the hydrant,” says Balzer.
Police say everyone was evacuated from the properties and there were no injuries reported. The City of Surrey believes about 22 people have been displaced as a result of the fire.
The cause of the fire is still not determined and a fire inspector is at the scene today.
