Surrey strip mall fire started by nearby car fire, 25 firefighters battle blaze
Fire at 108th Avenue and 135A Street began in a vehicle early Sunday morning and spread into the roof of the adjacent building.
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A fire that began in a parked car next to a strip mall near 108th Avenue and 135A Street in Surrey spread into the building's roof early Sunday morning, becoming a full structure fire.
Surrey Fire Service was called to the scene around 6:30 a.m. The fire moved from the vehicle into the roof of the mall, escalating quickly. "The fire moved from the car and into the roof of the strip mall, leading to a full on structure fire," said Assistant Chief Carl Schmor of SFS.
Twenty-five firefighters responded to the blaze. The cause of the car fire remains unknown and is under investigation.
This is the third significant Surrey fire in recent months. HOC reported a suspicious fire at Surrey City Hall in July that caused significant damage to the building's southwest exterior, and a structure fire in the Whalley neighbourhood in early September that displaced residents.
What businesses occupied the strip mall and are they open?
Is there a damage estimate for the building?
Were there any injuries or evacuations?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where did the fire start?
The fire began in a parked car next to a strip mall at 108th Avenue and 135A Street in Surrey, then spread into the building's roof.
When did firefighters arrive?
Surrey Fire Service was called to the scene around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
How many firefighters responded?
Twenty-five firefighters responded to the blaze at the strip mall.
