A fire that ripped through workers’ housing in rural Abbotsford Thursday morning has displaced 78 Mexican farm workers.
The Mexican consulate has confirmed there were no fatalities. A spokesperson also says new accommodations are being sought for the workers who are all employed by Flora Farms.
Some of the Flora Farms displaced workers. (Kevin MacDonald/CBC)
The fire broke out just after 9:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of No. 4 Road.
Abbotsford Fire Deputy Chief Jeff Adams said the building was fully engulfed when crews arrived.
(Kevin MacDonald/CBC)
“We ended up setting up a defensive attack and knocking it
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