WATCH | Video of the fire that destroyed a stretch of the pier: The city says Front Street, which has been closed to traffic as crews worked on the fire, will re-open early next week. As the fire progressed, New Westminster Police set up yellow caution tape to stop people from accessing the parkade and Front Street. A massive fire engulfed the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park on Sept. 13. by Craig Takeuchi on September 13th, 2020 at 9:54 PM. Sad, sad day. The major crimes unit with the New Westminster Police Department arrested one man under suspicion of arson on Sept. 15. Your support is vital to helping us provide free local news. The area is also known for its giant W. Oh my heart. Big fire in @New_Westminster. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. More details will be provided on the fire when they become available. Fire Halls and Apparatus. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. “The fire is being contained to the old part of the pier, but it is likely the old pier of the park will be completely destroyed,” he stated on Twitter. It shows the fire spread out along the park area, which is located on the Fraser River. The area is a major recreational area in New Westminster. He adds that at this time, the cause of the blaze is unknown. A boat is seen at a fire at Pier Park along the Fraser River in New Westminster, B.C. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 1 of 1 … Learn more. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Due to the fire, SkyTrain service between Columbia and Scott Road stations was cancelled but is up and running this morning, according to a statement by TransLink. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. © 2020 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Comments are welcome while open. the removal of the Wow Westminster installation, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Iconic pier, over 150yrs old, will be burned to the ground. A waterfront park along the Fraser River in New Westminster, B.C., has been extensively damaged by a major fire. New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services Fire Chief, Tim Armstrong speaks to media a day after a fire which still smoulders at the Westminster Pier Park fire in New Westminster… New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote says fire crews are receiving assistance from departments across Metro Vancouver. This is devastating. — A suspect has been identified after a fire destroyed part of a pier in New Westminster, B.C. The fire is at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it. The fire at New Westminster's historic pier, started over ten days ago, has finally been extinguished, according to city officials and the New Westminster Fire Department. Keith Gagne photo, David Sidoo’s companies failed to profit; but he made millions. Fire breaks out at New Westminster pier, prompting SkyTrain to suspend service in area. A boat is seen at a fire at Pier Park along the Fraser River in New Westminster, B.C. “Due to a large fire at Westminster Pier Park, Front Street is closed from East Columbia to Stewardson Way. Fire Chief Tim Armstrong said crews have been working tirelessly to contain the fire which broke out in the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park late in the evening of Sept. 13 . New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote called the situation at Pier Park "devastating" in a social media message posted late Sunday night. https://t.co/IAMwMqYBkI. It was finally extinguished Thursday. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. on Sunday, September 13, 2020. New Westminster’s historic pier area is still on fire and could continue burning for several days, according to the New Westminster Fire Department. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Investigation into the fire is ongoing, although police arrested a man suspected of arson on Sept. 15.
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