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RV Fires in South Surrey and Nanaimo: Two Incidents, No Injuries

22.04.2026 18:00 2 min 4 sources РУС
Peace Arch News ENG + 3 more
RV Fires in South Surrey and Nanaimo: Two Incidents, No Injuries
Original source: NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate, classifieds and more

In Brief

Two RV fires in Canada: a fifth-wheel trailer destroyed in South Surrey, and an RV fire in Nanaimo. No injuries reported.

South Surrey, British Columbia

On the morning of April 22, 2026, a fire destroyed a 12-metre fifth-wheel trailer at the Parklander Motor and Trailer Court in South Surrey. Four fire engines and 14 firefighters responded. According to Peace Arch News and Surrey Now-Leader, two people were displaced; no injuries were reported.

Nanaimo, British Columbia

On April 20, 2026, an RV fire occurred in the parking lot of Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo. According to CHEK News, the fire started near the refrigerator, the owner was inside a store, and firefighters arrived at 12:22 and quickly contained the blaze. However, NanaimoNewsNOW reports that a Class C motorhome was completely destroyed, with flames breaching the roof, and firefighters arrived around 12:30. No injuries were reported in either case.

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Fire at South Surrey Trailer Park

22.04.2026 Peace Arch News ENG Original source

Fire at South Surrey Trailer Park

22.04.2026 Surrey Now-Leader ENG Original source

RV fire extinguished in Nanaimo parking lot

20.04.2026 CHEK ENG Original source

Fire destroys motorhome at Nanaimo shopping centre

20.04.2026 NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate,... ENG Original source

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