Crews battle fire at Surrey strip mall Saturday evening

A dozen firetrucks and 36 firefighters were called out to battle a blaze at a Surrey strip mall Saturday evening, Assistant Deputy Fire Chief Rich Bodnark tells 1130 NewsRadio.

Crews were called out to the mall on 104th Avenue near Whalley Boulevard around 7:30 p.m.

“Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke and flame coming from the roof and soffit of the building,” he said.

“Due to the potential fire load, a second alarm was called, sending additional fire trucks and personnel. The crew performed defensive operations.”

Firefighters fought the blaze until almost 11 p.m.

Bodnark says multiple businesses were affected by the blaze.

“There’s a fitness center, there’s an EV scooter store, and there’s a grocery store,” he said.

No injuries have been reported. Bodnark says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

— With files from Ridley Wilson.