Surrey House Fire Sparks Investigation After Neighbourhood Blaze
Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm
Surrey police are investigating a house fire that erupted in a vacant building and quickly spread to adjacent homes. As the community revisits its fire safety measures, local residents observe the incident with a mix of concern and incredulity, wondering if their neighbourhood will ever learn that fire doesn't respect property lines.
Police say the fire is believed to have started in a vacant building and spread to neighbouring homes
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating an early morning house fire in the city's Bridgeview neighbourhood.
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