Abbotsford Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on Parkview Street Sunday afternoon.

Abbotsford Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on Parkview Street Sunday afternoon.

Quick action by Fire Rescue saves duplex

Abbotsford fire crews fought a blaze on Parkview Street.



Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service was called to a report of a bedroom fire in a duplex on Parkview Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

When crews arrived, they found smoke coming out the front door and two people still inside. An elderly man in a seated walker had to be helped out of the residence.

Quick action by crews prevented the fire from spreading. One person was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics at the scene. Emergency social services personnel assisted with three occupants of the duplex.

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