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CBC
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CBC
3 in hospital after motorhome fire spreads to gas station near Chilliwack, B.C.
Social Sharing A fire that began in a motorhome near Chilliwack, B.C., on Saturday spread to a nearby gas station, sending three people to hospital — one in critical condition. The incident happened just before noon at a fuel station off Highway 1 on Bridal Falls Road in Rosedale, east of Chilliwack. In a statement to CBC News, B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said it received a call at 11:58 a.m. and responded with multiple units, including a critical care helicopter. The person in critical condition was airlifted to hospital and the two others were transported by ground in stable condition, BCEHS said. WATCH | Motorhome engulfed in flames near fuel pumps as thick smoke rises: Gas station and motorhome fire near Chilliwack leaves 1 person in critical condition 2 hours ago Duration 0:26 A motorhome caught fire Saturday at a Shell gas station near Bridal Falls Road in Rosedale, B.C., sending flames and thick black smoke into the air. The fire spread to the fuel station and left one person in critical condition. Video captured by a passing driver shows the blaze up close. (Submitted by Stéphane R. Hébert) According to a statement from the Fraser Valley Regional District, the gas bar area of the Shell station at 53560 Bridal Falls Road was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived. A total of 33 firefighters from Popkum, Chilliwack and Agassiz departments were on scene. The fire was brought under control about an hour after crews arrived. The other buildings at the site that were not attached to the gas bar also sustained some damage, the regional district said. The site remains cordoned off for safety. RCMP also attended the scene. Video shared on social media by Stéphane R. Hébert, who was passing by at the time, shows thick black smoke rising into the air and a motorhome fully engulfed in flames near fuel pumps. "We changed lanes to be as far away from it as possible because it appeared to be burning quite close to the propane tank," Hébert told CBC News. "We were concerned that it might explode and so we wanted to get past it as quickly as possible." The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorhome fire spreads to gas station near Chilliwack, B.C., sends 3 to hospital
A fire that began in a motorhome near Chilliwack, B.C. on Saturday spread to a nearby gas station, sending three people to hospital, with one in critical condition. The incident happened just before noon at a fuel station off Highway 1 on Bridal Falls Road in Rosedale, east of Chilliwack. In a statement to CBC News, B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said it received a call at 11:58 a.m. and responded with multiple units, including a critical care helicopter. The person in critical condition was airlifted to hospital and the two others were transported by ground in stable condition, BCEHS said. WATCH | Motorhome engulfed in flames near fuel pumps as thick smoke rises: The Chilliwack Fire Department said it was called in for mutual aid support after the blaze spread from the motorhome to the gas station. Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar said Chilliwack firefighters assisted the Popkum Fire Department, which is leading an investigation into the fire. RCMP also attended the scene. Video shared on social media by Stéphane R. Hébert, who was passing by at the time, shows thick black smoke rising into the air and a motorhome fully engulfed in flames near fuel pumps. "We changed lanes to be as far away from it as possible because it appeared to be burning quite close to the propane tank," Hébert told CBC News. "We were concerned that it might explode and so we wanted to get past it as quickly as possible." CBC News has reached out to the Fraser Valley Regional District for details on the extent of the damage and whether there is any ongoing risk to the area.
CBC
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CBC
Motorhome fire spreads to gas station near Chilliwack, B.C., sends 3 to hospital
Social Sharing A fire that began in a motorhome near Chilliwack, B.C. on Saturday spread to a nearby gas station, sending three people to hospital, with one in critical condition. The incident happened just before noon at a fuel station off Highway 1 on Bridal Falls Road in Rosedale, east of Chilliwack. In a statement to CBC News, B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said it received a call at 11:58 a.m. and responded with multiple units, including a critical care helicopter. The person in critical condition was airlifted to hospital and the two others were transported by ground in stable condition, BCEHS said. WATCH | Motorhome engulfed in flames near fuel pumps as thick smoke rises: Gas station and motorhome fire near Chilliwack leaves 1 person in critical condition 29 minutes ago Duration 0:26 A motorhome caught fire Saturday at a Shell gas station near Bridal Falls Road in Rosedale, B.C., sending flames and thick black smoke into the air. The fire spread to the fuel station and left one person in critical condition. Video captured by a passing driver shows the blaze up close. (Submitted by Stéphane R. Hébert) The Chilliwack Fire Department said it was called in for mutual aid support after the blaze spread from the motorhome to the gas station. Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar said Chilliwack firefighters assisted the Popkum Fire Department, which is leading an investigation into the fire. RCMP also attended the scene. Video shared on social media by Stéphane R. Hébert, who was passing by at the time, shows thick black smoke rising into the air and a motorhome fully engulfed in flames near fuel pumps. "We changed lanes to be as far away from it as possible because it appeared to be burning quite close to the propane tank," Hébert told CBC News. "We were concerned that it might explode and so we wanted to get past it as quickly as possible." CBC News has reached out to the Fraser Valley Regional District for details on the extent of the damage and whether there is any ongoing risk to the area.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Person airlifted in critical condition after gas station fire near Chilliwack
The aftermath of a fire at a gas station in the Bridal Falls area is pictured on Saturday, June 7. Three people were taken to hospital—one in critical condition—after a fire outside Chilliwack Saturday. In a brief statement, the Chilliwack Fire Department said it received a mutual aid request from he Popkum Fire Department around 12:10 p.m. as it battled the blaze at a gas station on Bridal Falls Road off Highway 1. The fire started in a motorhome and spread to the fuel station itself, firefighters said. B.C. Emergency Health Services told CTV News it sent three primary care paramedics, one advanced care paramedic, one responder unit, a supervisor, and a critical care helicopter to the scene. 'Paramedics transported one patient by helicopter to hospital in critical condition and two patients via ground, both in a stable condition,' a spokesperson wrote. The RCMP confirmed officers were called to the scene of the fire but did not say whether they have been tasked with investigating.
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Holcim Acquires Langley Concrete Group Inc., Expanding Precast Concrete Footprint in Canada
Article content ZUG, Switzerland — Holcim has acquired the operations of Langley Concrete Group Inc., a leading provider of precast solutions based in British Columbia. This strategic move marks the company's entry into the precast concrete market in the province, expanding its national capabilities and strengthening its footprint in the rapidly growing infrastructure sector. Article content 'We are pleased to welcome 180 talented Langley Concrete Group Inc. employees to our team,' said Jaime Hill, Region Head, North America, Holcim. 'This acquisition is a natural extension of our growth strategy. By combining Langley Concrete Group Inc.'s technical capabilities with our operations, we are better positioned than ever to deliver enhanced value to our customers through expanded reach, service, and a strong portfolio of advanced and high-quality products.' Article content The acquisition includes two state-of-the-art production facilities in Chilliwack and Duncan, British Columbia. These facilities will serve the local region and manufacture a wide range of dry-cast and wet-cast concrete products for both above- and below-ground infrastructure applications. The portfolio includes various products such as manholes, concrete pipe, box culverts, and other custom components essential to municipal, commercial, and industrial products. Article content Mark Omelaniec, president of Langley Concrete Group Inc., added, 'We're proud of the 75-year family-based business legacy we've built, and confident that Holcim is the right partner to carry it forward as the growth opportunities continue in B.C. This transition brings long-term opportunity for our team and customers, all while building on the quality and service standards that define who we are.' Article content About Holcim Article content Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024. Our 65,000 employees are driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet across our regions to improve living standards for all. We partner with our customers to offer the broadest range of advanced solutions, from sustainable building materials ECOPact and ECOPlanet, to our circular technology ECOCycle®, all the way to Elevate's advanced roofing and insulation systems. Article content Important disclaimer – forward-looking statements: Article content This document contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute forecasts regarding results or any other performance indicator, but rather trends or targets, as the case may be, including with respect to plans, initiatives, events, products, solutions and services, their development and potential. Although Holcim believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions as at the time of publishing this document, investors are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Holcim, including but not limited to the risks described in the Holcim's annual report available on its website ( and uncertainties related to the market conditions and the implementation of our plans. Accordingly, we caution you against relying on forward-looking statements. Holcim does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Relations: Article content Article content Article content
