Emergency responders in Burnaby sprung into action on Monday night following reports of a fire at a residence in the serene Edmonds Park neighborhood.
Pictures captured at the scene reveal billowing smoke emanating from a house situated on 16th Avenue close to Humphries Court, as firefighters can be seen expertly extending a ladder towards the property to tackle the blaze.
In an effort to gather further details, 1130 NewsRadio has made inquiries with the Burnaby Fire Department.
With the current emergency response operations causing the temporary closure of 16th Avenue, motorists are urged to seek alternative routes and steer clear of the affected vicinity.
Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds.