February 20, 2023 - 10:20 AM
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Several pets have died in an early morning house fire in Chilliwack, B.C.
One person was also slightly hurt when flames broke out at about 4:30 a.m.
The Chilliwack Fire department says a number of people were in the home in a residential neighbourhood on the city's northwest side when the blaze occurred.
Officials say all the residents had managed to escape before fire crews arrived.
The home is extensively damaged.
A cause of the fire is under investigation.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 20, 2023.
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