Last updated: July 11, 2022, 2:52PM
We continue to provide updates as we monitor the aftermath of a large apartment structure fire at 2245 Wilson Avenue on June 25. The community’s thoughts are with those affected and their families. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but the investigation continues.

Support agencies are providing resources and support to displaced residents. Many members of our community have kindly offered support to the residents who have been displaced. Cash or gift card donations are being accepted at the Profile Properties office (8108-2331 Marpole Ave, Port Coquitlam). No essential items or belongings are being accepted. Due to the overwhelming amount of items already donated, a public garage sale will be held after residents of 2245 Wilson Avenue have had the chance to take any items they would like. Visit the garage sale on July 6 from 12-3PM at the Profile Properties office. Give what you can by donation to support residents!

As the structure has not been deemed safe to enter, Fire crews will facilitate gathering only essential items from the building at this time. Engineers will be assessing the structure to determine if it is safe to enter.

Road Closures

Wilson Avenue has reopened to vehicle traffic. The lane adjacent to Wilson remains closed.

FAQs

When will residents be allowed in?

For 2245 Wilson Avenue, no re-entry decision has been made yet. Residents can find out more information from Profile Properties. Contact information is provided below.

Next-door residents (2233 Wilson Avenue) have been allowed to move back in. Any further queries for 2233 Wilson Avenue can be directed to SHARE Society as management of this incident has been handed to them. Contact information is provided below.

What do you do after a fire?

Click here to review the What To Do After a Fire booklet, released by the Office of the Fire Commissioner for BC Emergency Management. It takes you, one step at a time, through the tasks you may need to do to rebuild.

For more fire safety information, click here. For emergency preparedness information, click here.

Evacuee Contact List

SHARE Society

Evacuee inquiries for 2233 Wilson Ave.

Phone: 604-540-9161

Profile Properties

Evacuee inquiries for 2245 Wilson Ave.

Phone: 604-464-7548

Email: info@profile-properties.com

2245 Wilson Property Manager

Phone: 604-464-7548

VictimLinkBC

Resource for emotional support needs.

Phone: 1-800-563-0808 (24/7 line), 604-945-1585

Email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc

City Info

If the information you require cannot be provided by the above contacts, contact the City information desk.

Phone: 604-927-5411

To report any City service issues or concerns, please visit portcoquitlam.ca/report.