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Fire in British Columbia, near Whatcom County, sends plume of smoke into sky

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  November 17, 2021 10:38am PST
Whatcom County
FOX 13 Seattle

Potentially toxic smoke from fire north of Canadian border

Fire officials are investigating what caused a large structure fire Wednesday morning in Abbotsford, British Columbia, near Whatcom County.

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia - Fire officials are investigating what caused a large structure fire Wednesday morning in Abbotsford, British Columbia, near Whatcom County. 

The fire happened at a vehicle holding lot in the area of Sumas Mountain Road and North Parallel Road. 

Abbotsford police said the smoke was potentially toxic and encouraged people to stay indoors. 

Smoke from fire in Abbotsford, British Columbia can be seen in Sumas

Smoke from a fire in Abbotsford, British Columbia can be seen from the city of Sumas.

The fire sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen in the city of Sumas in Whatcom County. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On Tuesday night, Abbotsford officials issued an immediate and urgent notice to all residents to evacuate the Sumas Prairie immediately.

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