The fire at New Westminster's historic pier, started over ten days ago, has finally been extinguished, according to city officials and the New Westminster Fire Department. Fire Chief Tim Armstrong said crews have been working tirelessly to contain the fire which broke out in the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park late in the evening of Sept. 13. WATCH | Video of the fire that destroyed a stretch of the pier:A massive fire tore through Westminster Pier Park in New Westminster, B.C., on Sept. 13, 2020. However, it says the Front Street Parkade and portions of Westminster Pier Park will remain closed until further notice. The art piece has been dismantled and removed from the site as clean-up and remediation take place.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2020 02:26 UTC