Homeless camp in Burnaby catches fire
Burnaby firefighters made quick work of a small brush fire, early Friday morning near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Gaglardi Way.
Burnaby firefighters made quick work of the flames, which were spreading from debris to the bushes
Firefighters in Burnaby, B.C., made quick work of a small brush fire, early Friday morning near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Gaglardi Way.
The firefighters found what appears to be a homeless camp was the source of the fire, though any occupants had left before crews arrived to douse the flames a little before 3 a.m.
Firefighters said there didn't appear to be a bonfire pit at the site, and it's likely a candle or cigarette sparked the fire.
The area around the campsite was strewn with garbage and debris, some of which fuelled the fire before crews were able put it out.