Multi-storey building under construction in Langley is destroyed by fire

LANGLEY — A construction project in the City of Langley, B.C., has been destroyed by a fire that began early Sunday morning and continued into the afternoon.

Police say they were called to the multi-storey construction site at 4:13 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a fire.

Langley RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Zynal Sharoom says several neighbouring residential buildings have been evacuated, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The mayor of the neighbouring Langley Township says it’s “terrible” to see that the building has been destroyed by fire.

Eric Woodward says in a social media post that the flames were still ongoing at 2 p.m. on Sunday, and a photo he shared on social media shows the heavily damaged building with burnt-out floors and charred beams, while heavy smoke still lingered in the air.

Woodward says this fire is also an “unfortunate reminder” to ask people to keep up with public safety, including adequate staffing and ongoing safety training.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2025.