A fire in a building used by Driediger Farms in Langley for fresh blueberries drew a massive response Sunday morning.
At least six fire trucks including a ladder truck were used to battle the blaze at the well-known farm located on 240 Street near 72 Avenue.
Police and ambulance units also attended.
The fire was initially reported around 4 a.m.
Owner Rhonda Driediger said smoke was spotted coming from the “fresh plant” building that is used to store blueberries before they are frozen.
“We think it started up on the mezzanine,” Driediger told The Times.
“No one was hurt. No one was in the barn at the time.”
Cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
Driediger said the farm has insurance.
Traffic on 240 Street was completely blocked off while the fire fight was in progress.
Driediger Farms Ltd., incorporated in 1964, has been supplying berries to Langley residents for more than 50 years.
The company is a wholesale and retail producer and distributor of fresh and frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, and rhubarb. Driediger also packs and ships fresh and frozen blueberries throughout North America and export to South America, Asia and Europe.
The well-known Langley institution is best known for its on-farm seasonal market, which offers fresh berries and B.C. grown produce, homemade jams, syrups, gifts items, and other farm offerings.
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