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History. Fire at New Westminster pier finally extinguished. Our community, my former colleagues at the city and I worked so hard to fund and build this. See the incredible video below by local resident Keith Gagne. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services Fire Chief, Tim Armstrong speaks to media a day after a fire which still smoulders at the Westminster Pier Park fire in New Westminster…
A blaze is burning at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. The fire is at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it.
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The fire has been contained but will continue to burn until the deck is removed and firefighters can fully extinguish the blaze. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. A waterfront park along the Fraser River in New Westminster, B.C., has been extensively damaged by a major fire.
In 2015, the park, which includes a variety of amenities, was named Metro Vancouver’s best boardwalk. Damage from the fire led to the removal of the Wow Westminster installation — a huge piece of public art comprising four shipping containers shaped into a "W" — as the timber structure that supports the piece was compromised. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Shane MacKichan photo, A blaze is burning at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it. https://globalnews.ca/.../massive-fire-engulfs-new-westminsters-pier-park Paul Hyland says the fire reported Sunday evening at Westminster Pier Park has had a significant impact on the community. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. #nwfire @CTVVancouverBRK @CTVVancouver @NEWS1130Traffic @TriCityNews @cbcnewsbc pic.twitter.com/NrUeEw00lm. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Due to the fire, SkyTrain service between Columbia and Scott Road stations was cancelled but is up and running this morning, according to a statement by TransLink. by Craig Takeuchi on September 13th, 2020 at 9:54 PM. It shows the fire spread out along the park area, which is located on the Fraser River. The area is also known for its giant W. Oh my heart.
As the fire progressed, New Westminster Police set up yellow caution tape to stop people from accessing the parkade and Front Street.
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The major crimes unit with the New Westminster Police Department arrested one man under suspicion of arson on Sept. 15. from Washington and Oregon in the United States. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. A large fire ripped through New Westminster’s Pier Park on Sunday night, shutting down SkyTrain service and traffic in the area. TransLink said that due to the fire there is no SkyTrain service between Columbia and Scott Road stations. https://t.co/IAMwMqYBkI. Devastating fire in Pier Park this evening. New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services was called to the Westminster Pier Park shortly after 8 p.m. after reports of a brush fire. More details will be provided on the fire when they become available.