mission fire broke out at Chartwell Carrington House on 7th Avenue in Mission at about 6: 00 p. m. ET, forcing an immediate evacuation of the retirement home and drawing Mission Fire Rescue Service crews to the scene. City of Mission officials established a reception centre at the Mission Leisure Centre to support residents displaced by the blaze. Mission RCMP closed 7th Avenue between Cedar Street and Briskham Street as firefighters worked to contain the fully engulfed building.
Mission Fire: Response and Official Notices
Mission Fire Rescue Service and all available emergency resources are on scene and actively responding, City of Mission posted in a public notification. The municipality added, “To support residents who may be displaced or need assistance, a Reception Centre has been established at the Mission Leisure Centre. ” The notice urged the public to avoid the area and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles, saying: “If you do not need to be in the vicinity, choose an alternate route and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. “
Scene, Closures and Evacuee Support
Mission RCMP said 7th Avenue is closed in both directions between Cedar Street and Briskham Street while crews operate at the scene. Residents of the retirement home were evacuated and are being transported by bus to the Mission Leisure Centre, where Emergency Support Services personnel are on site to assist evacuees and coordinate family reunification. Staff from the retirement residence remain in the process of confirming whether everyone was safely evacuated, and there has been no official statement regarding any injuries.
What Witnesses and Officials Are Reporting
Images from the scene show flames and heavy smoke rising from the multi-unit building; observers described the building as fully engulfed as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. City of Mission messaging emphasized giving first responders the space to work safely and effectively while Mission Fire Rescue Service and partner agencies focus on containment, resident safety and evacuation logistics.
The mission fire has prompted road closures and an immediate emergency response focused on resident safety and sheltering. Emergency Support Services and municipal reception staff are facilitating transportation, intake and basic needs at the Mission Leisure Centre while fire crews continue suppression and scene assessment.
they will provide more updates as information becomes available. In the coming hours, investigators and fire officials are expected to assess the structure and determine the fire’s cause, and authorities will confirm the status of all residents and any potential injuries. The public is asked to avoid 7th Avenue between Cedar Street and Briskham Street until authorities clear the scene.
