A building at Merivale and Dickenson streets sustained only minor damage thanks to the quick action of neighbours and New Westminster firefighters early Monday morning.
Michael Couture, who lives in the area, heard a loud bang and voices outside around 2:20 a.m. on May 23, followed by sirens and firefighters, he wrote in an email to the Record.
According to deputy fire Chief John Hatch, it was the neighbours who notified fire crews of the blaze when they spotted a recycling bin engulfed in flames.
“The crews responded quickly and were able to knock down the fire,” he said.
“It’s a good news story for people to be aware in that area,” Hatch added.
There was no major damage to the building next to the bin. The fire department is treating the blaze as suspicious.
