Mission Fire Response
“Staff from the retirement residence are still in the process of trying to confirm whether everyone was safely evacuated,” stated a representative from Mission RCMP as emergency crews responded to a significant fire at Chartwell Carrington House.
The blaze broke out around 6 p.m. on March 9, 2026, on 7th Avenue near Cedar Valley Connector, prompting immediate action from the Mission Fire Rescue Service. Flames and smoke were visible rising from the building, which was reported to be fully engulfed.
In response to the emergency, a Reception Centre has been established at the nearby Mission Leisure Centre to assist evacuees. Multiple firefighters and engines have been deployed to battle the structure fire, with Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service called in for mutual aid.
As the situation unfolded, 7th Avenue was closed in both directions between Cedar Street and Briskham Street to facilitate emergency operations. “Mission Fire Rescue Service and all available emergency resources are on scene and actively responding,” the City of Mission reported.
Firefighters conducted a thorough search of the third floor of the retirement home and confirmed it was clear. However, the extent of the damage to the building remains uncertain.
By 7:07 p.m., firefighters reported that Building 1 was clear, and a confinement crew continued to battle the blaze at 7:15 p.m. Meanwhile, nurses from the facility arrived with three carloads of blankets at 7:22 p.m. to assist those affected.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any injuries, as no official statements have been released. Emergency Support Services are on scene to provide assistance to those displaced by the fire.
As the community rallies to support the evacuees, officials urge residents, “If you do not need to be in the vicinity, choose an alternate route and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.”
Additional updates will be provided as they become available, as the situation continues to develop.
