Surrey firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Cloverdale Monday night. All residents escaped safely as crews contained damage to a single home.
Late-Night Blaze Erupts in Cloverdale
A dramatic fire broke out at a Cloverdale residence in Surrey late Monday night, prompting a swift and large-scale response from the Surrey Fire Service. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on June 2 in the 18000-block of 66 Avenue, a typically quiet residential neighborhood.
Swift Response and Escalation
Surrey Fire Service assistant chief of operations Greg McRobbie reported that five fire trucks were initially dispatched. Upon arrival, crews found a parked car and the entire front of the house—including the garage—fully engulfed in flames, which had already spread to the second floor and roof of the two-storey home with a basement. The severity of the fire led to a rapid escalation to a two-alarm response, bringing in two additional aerial trucks.
Residents Escape Without Injury
Thanks to quick action, all residents—including five people from the main home and at least one from the basement suite—were able to evacuate safely. No injuries were reported among the occupants or emergency personnel, according to McRobbie.
Firefighters Prevent Spread to Neighboring Homes
A key concern for crews was preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent houses. Firefighters deployed trucks along 67 Avenue behind the home and set up defensive lines to protect neighboring properties. Their efforts were successful: while there was some exterior damage to nearby homes, no interior damage occurred, and residents were able to return the same night.
Extensive Resources Deployed
In total, 28 firefighters, seven fire trucks, and two command vehicles responded to the scene. The coordinated effort allowed crews to contain the fire to the single affected home, minimizing the impact on the surrounding community.
Cause Under Investigation
While some witnesses speculated that an electric car charging in the driveway may have started the fire, Assistant Chief McRobbie declined to comment on the cause. “We won’t speculate at this time … that’s what the investigation will try to figure out this morning,” he stated.
Community Relieved After Close Call
The Cloverdale neighborhood expressed relief that no one was injured and praised the fire crews for their quick and effective response. The Surrey Fire Service continues to investigate the cause of the blaze and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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