On the night of April 3, a barge loaded with scrap metal caught fire while moored at a recycling terminal on Mascum Drive (Fraser River, British Columbia).
🔥 The fire produced massive plumes of smoke, initially leading residents to believe a nearby building was on fire.
🚒 Surrey Fire Service responded around 11:00 PM, confirming the blaze originated from a pile of scrap metal on the barge.
⚠️ Burning scrap released thick, toxic smoke and a strong odor, prompting authorities to initiate air quality monitoring.
🌫️ Officials tracked particulate levels across the Greater Vancouver area.
⚓ The fire was later brought under control, and the barge was towed to shore for further inspection.
🧯 Crews checked for remaining hotspots to prevent re-ignition.
✅ No injuries were reported.
Authorities in Vancouver have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
