• Oct 16, 2024

    CAMPBELL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 580 DOGWOOD STREET

    Community Centre activated as a reception centre for affected residents.

    At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the City of Campbell River Fire Department responded to a fire at Q’waxsem Place, located at 580 Dogwood Street.

    While all residents of the 50-unit building were evacuated, the fire was contained to one apartment unit. No serious injuries were reported.

    The City asks the public to stay away from the area and to follow all directions from City staff, emergency services personnel and on-site security as work continues to take place to assess the building.

    “Due to the prompt response of the City Fire Department, the fire was contained to a single apartment unit,” said Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl. “Thank you to the Fire Department, RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Transit, and Emergency Support Services volunteer team members who supported this response.”

    The Strathcona Regional District has activated a reception centre at the Campbell River Community Centre Lounge, 401-11th Avenue, where affected residents can access necessary supports, such as accommodation, food, and clothing. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness also provided support.

    For the latest information, visit www.campbellriver.ca.

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    CAMPBELL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 580 DOGWOOD STREET - NEWS RELEASE - OCTOBER 2024

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CAMPBELL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 580 DOGWOOD STREET

by Rebecca Szulhan | Oct 16, 2024

Community Centre activated as a reception centre for affected residents.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the City of Campbell River Fire Department responded to a fire at Q’waxsem Place, located at 580 Dogwood Street.

While all residents of the 50-unit building were evacuated, the fire was contained to one apartment unit. No serious injuries were reported.

The City asks the public to stay away from the area and to follow all directions from City staff, emergency services personnel and on-site security as work continues to take place to assess the building.

“Due to the prompt response of the City Fire Department, the fire was contained to a single apartment unit,” said Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl. “Thank you to the Fire Department, RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Transit, and Emergency Support Services volunteer team members who supported this response.”

The Strathcona Regional District has activated a reception centre at the Campbell River Community Centre Lounge, 401-11th Avenue, where affected residents can access necessary supports, such as accommodation, food, and clothing. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness also provided support.

For the latest information, visit www.campbellriver.ca.

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CAMPBELL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 580 DOGWOOD STREET - NEWS RELEASE - OCTOBER 2024

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