Mission Fire: Seniors Complex Engulfed, Retirement Home Evacuated as Crews Battle Blaze
The mission fire at a seniors complex on 7th Avenue has left a retirement residence fully engulfed and its residents displaced. Mission Fire Rescue and emergency teams remain on scene as evacuees are being supported at a reception centre established at the Mission Leisure Centre.
What happened?
Fire crews responded to a large structure fire at a seniors complex on 7th Ave., near the Cedar Valley Connector. Flames and heavy smoke were visible as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. The building was fully engulfed as crews battled the fire.
Residents of the retirement home were evacuated and transported by bus to the Mission Leisure Centre, where a Reception Centre has been set up to assist displaced individuals. Staff at the retirement residence are still attempting to confirm whether everyone was safely evacuated. There has been no official statement about injuries.
Who is responding? Mission Fire response and local supports
Multiple local emergency agencies are engaged at the scene. Key actions and arrangements in place include:
- Mission Fire Rescue and all available emergency resources are actively responding at the structure fire.
- Mission RCMP has closed 7th Avenue in both directions between Cedar Street and Briskham Street to keep routes clear for emergency vehicles.
- A Reception Centre at the Mission Leisure Centre is receiving evacuees; Emergency Support Services are assisting residents there.
- Residents were transported from the retirement home by bus; family members are being directed to the Leisure Centre rather than the residence.
- Staff from the retirement residence continue to work to confirm the location and safety status of all residents.
What comes next and what residents should know
Emergency teams on site will focus on firefighting, ensuring scene safety, and accounting for all evacuees. Road closures in the immediate area will remain in effect while operations continue. Families and others seeking displaced residents are being asked to go to the Mission Leisure Centre to connect with Emergency Support Services rather than attending the residence itself.
Authorities have not released information about injuries. Staff and emergency personnel are continuing checks to confirm resident welfare and will provide updates as information becomes available. For now, the priority on scene is containment of the blaze and the care of evacuated residents at the reception centre established to support them in the wake of the mission fire
