Crews respond to rubber plant fire near Hwy. 11 in Abbotsford

Crews respond to rubber plant fire near Hwy. 11 in Abbotsford

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at a rubber plant near Highway 11 in Abbotsford on Monday (Aug. 10). According to an air quality alert on social media from the City of Abbotsford, the fire occurred early Monday morning on Industrial Way. Crews continue to work to put out the fire. The city said dark smoke remains in the area and some people may smell it as it spreads. “People are asked to avoid the area and stay (in) clean air loca…