Occupants of a north-end house are safe, but a fire has damaged their house and Burma Road could be closed for up to five hours following the blaze, says Nanaimo Fire Rescue.
Firefighters and emergency crews responded to reports of a structure fire around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
According to a Tim Doyle, Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy chief of operations, crews arrived on scene to a fully involved structure fire. Due to heavy fire conditions, firefighters are on a defensive attack, working to control the fire.
Nanaimo Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance, RCMP on scene major house fire on Burma Rd in north Nanaimo. No word yet on extent of damage. #Nanaimo #fire @NanaimoBulletin pic.twitter.com/gjLQFxsxoM
— Chris Bush (@ChrisBushphotog) October 30, 2019
All occupants of the house were able to make it out and the extent of the damage is currently not known.
An investigation will commence once the conditions are safe.
Nanaimo Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance, RCMP on scene major house fire on Burma Rd in north Nanaimo. No word yet on extent of damage. All occupants safe and being looked after by paramedics on scene.#Nanaimo #fire @NanaimoBulletin pic.twitter.com/NubmCsjhJ6
— Chris Bush (@ChrisBushphotog) October 30, 2019
More to come.