Flood and flames: An RV centre in Abbotsford is on hearth, with hundreds of tightly packed vehicles under hydro lines

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Canadian Forces workforce have been approved in a reaction to a request to assist from the B.C. govt

 

The Abbotsford News reported “loud continuous bangs” have been heard in video of the fire; Twitter users advised the sound arose from exploding propane fuel tanks.

Residents in the area are being told to keep their windows and doors closed to toxic smoke, and to avoid running air conditioning systems.

The area is currently under an evacuation order due to the ongoing flooding

Flood and flames: An RV centre in Abbotsford is on fire, with hundreds of tightly packed vehicles under hydro lines Back to video. The blaze is near the currently flooded Highway 1, just east of Whatcom. Officials say the fire is under high-voltage power lines, creating added danger