Fire crews continue to battle a raging fire at a restaurant in downtown Langley City.
The front of the building at 20559 Fraser Highway has collapsed and fire crews are concerned the roof may collapse.
The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. this morning. The fire has sent a large plume of thick black smoke into the skies above Langley. Callers to 1130 News Radio report haze as far as South Surrey.
The Langley RCMP are blocking off a section of the roadway and there are concerns the smoke contains toxic chemicals including asbestos. Residents in the area are urged to keep their windows and doors closed and wear a face mask outdoors.
There’s no word yet on how the fire started or if anyone has been hurt.
This is a developing story.
With files from Dean Recksiedler and Cole Schisler.