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Renters along with three generations of a family are safe after a fire swept through a home early Saturday morning.
The blaze broke out about 2 a.m. in a house on 139th Street in Surrey, leaving its inhabitants scrambling to escape.
Many stood in the front yard on Saturday morning, surrounded by suitcases and items they were able to save from the flames.
Ranier Casido is a kindergarten teacher who rented a room in the house where 10 people lived – including parents, grandparents, and a young child.
“I just felt this heat, I heard a guy saying “Fire, fire, everyone out,” and they were getting buckets from the washroom trying to douse it out,” he said.
Firefighters believe the blaze originated in the basement, creating challenges for crews who feared the floors had become unstable.
“We did have reports from the owner that it started in the furnace room area, so we're not exactly sure if it was the furnace or contents in there,” said Battalion Chief Richard Ellis, adding there is severe smoke damage inside the house.
