The Victoria Fire Department Communications Center received the first report of this fire at 5:09pm on April 13, 2009. Initial reports were for a confirmed house fire, and Victoria Fire Department responded by sending 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue, and a Command Vehicle. Engine 3 arrived on scene first and found heavy flames and smoke showing from the back deck area of the house. Engine 3 crew secured a water supply and immediately started to put water on the fire. The rest of the crews arrived shortly after and a second hose line was set up.

BC Hydro was called to the scene to cut power, and the Ambulance service attended for Fire Fighter rehabilitation. Emergency Social Services also attended to assist the displaced occupants of the house, and a Fire Inspector was called out to determine the fire cause.

Once the fire was knocked down, it was found that crews would have to do a substantial amount of over haul, as the fire had gotten up into the attic of the house. Parts of the ceiling had to be pulled down and the roof opened up in order to ensure the fire was out completely, and a call in crew was brought in to assist with this task.

There were no injuries, damages are set at approximately $300,000.00, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.