Abbotsford Fire Rescue crews extinguished a large grass fire in southwest Abbotsford Thursday afternoon.
The fire, which was reported around 3:30 p.m. and is located in the area of Lefeuvre Road and Montesina Avenue south of Aldergrove, was reported to have grown to cover an area several acres in size. However, once crews arrived on the scene, they were quickly able to quell the blaze.
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Large harsh brush fire burning in west @City_Abbotsford @IAFF_Local_2864 pic.twitter.com/1zn5TiXaBd
— Kevin Macdonald (@kevinamacdonald) August 27, 2015
Forest/field fire on lefeuvre and montesisa in abbotsford pic.twitter.com/EPKJPoQrPq
— jessica (@jesspess1995) August 27, 2015
Brush fire under control @City_Abbotsford @IAFF_Local_2864 pic.twitter.com/FlaK57i8Bv
— Kevin Macdonald (@kevinamacdonald) August 27, 2015