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New Westminster fire destroys several businesses in the area

Darpan News Desk , 24 May, 2021 02:05 PM

An early morning fire in downtown New Westminster has gutted several businesses. The fire shut down Columbia Street between 6th and 4th streets.

Luckily, no one was inside at the time and it doesn't seem that anyone sustained any injuries due to the fire. The fire has been fully contained.

I’m saddened to see the news of the fire on Columbia St this morning. This is absolutely devastating for several local businesses and for our community.
It’s been a busy year for New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service, thank you for your efforts in controlling the blaze. pic.twitter.com/jW97AkSm5S
— Jonathan Cote (@jonathanxcote) May 24, 2021

NWPD and NWFD Crews on scene for structure fire in the 400 blk Columbia St. Columbia St is shut down between 6th St and 4th St, so please use alternate routes. We will update when Columbia St is re-opened. #newwest
— New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) May 24, 2021

As a result of the fire in downtown #NewWest, power has been turned off affecting the 400/500 block of Columbia St. and the 400 block of Carnarvon St.
— City of New Westminster (@New_Westminster) May 24, 2021

The much loved and popular Heritage Grill is no more. It provided a space to dine, wine, and enjoy music for the locals for over 10 years and served as an arena for social events.

Photo courtesy of Twitter.

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