A 36-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after an explosion ignited a fire at a pub in the Fleetwood area of Surrey, B.C., early Thursday. First responders were called to the fire at Jack's Public House, near 152 Street and 91 Avenue, just before 3 a.m. PT. Nearby roads are closed to traffic @Local1271 @cbcnewsbc pic.twitter.com/gtNhvGlgdQ —@CoryCorreiaThe Surrey Fire Department said the explosion and fire are being treated as suspicious. JAK's Beer Wine & Spirits store shares the damaged building with the pub, though the businesses aren't connected. RCMP said anyone with further information who has not already spoken with police or may have video surveillance or dashcam video is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2019 14:26 UTC