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coquitlam fire kills one person, engulfs three homes, sends smoke over highway 1 near brunette

by stephanie ip
published jul 07, 2026
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a fire in coquitlam has killed one person, engulfed three homes, and sent a police officer to hospital for smoke inhalation on tuesday.
according to deputy fire chief chris fox, multiple 911 calls at around 9:10 a.m. reported smoke in the area of the 700-block of roderick avenue.
“crews arrived to find three homes involved in fire, including a duplex, with heavy fire and smoke visible from multiple areas both inside and outside the structures,” said fox in a statement. “firefighters acted quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring homes.”
views from a drive b.c. traffic camera showed black smoke drifting over highway 1 near the brunette overpass.
a fire in coquitlam has sent smoke over highway 1 near brunette on tuesday morning.
a fire in coquitlam has sent smoke over highway 1 near brunette on tuesday morning. screenshot / drive bc
a total of 26 firefighters and one chief officer remain at the scene as of 11 a.m., and the fire is under control but not yet fully extinguished.
two of the three homes have sustained “extensive” fire damage, said fox.
“the cause of the fire is currently unknown. a fire investigation team is responding to the scene and will determine the origin and cause once it is safe to do so,” said the deputy fire chief.
coquitlam rcmp later confirmed that one person was found dead inside the home. an 18-year-old was also treated at the scene.
police have now taken over the investigation and will work to determine the cause of the fire, as the coroner works to confirm the identity of the individual found inside.
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firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning
firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning jason payne / png
firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning
firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning jason payne / png
firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning
firefighters battle a blaze at a residence on roderick avenue in coquitlam on tuesday morning jason payne / png
stephanie ip
stephanie ip

my first ever byline was as the edmonton journal comics junior cover artist in april 1996. i was paid $10 for my submission and have been a journalist ever since. after moving to b.c., i reported for various arts and community newspapers and juggled a part-time job in youth outreach, all while completing school. it gave me the chance to see some amazing bands live, write about pop culture and even meet (and interview) my heroes: weezer.

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