Old BC Ferry burns on Fraser River in Mission
May 3rd 2025 @ 2:00 AM - Cooper Ave at the Fraser River
Mission Fire responded to a fire on the derelict Queen of Sidney that is moored just off shore. Due to the environmental concerns, firefighters did not attack the fire but rather alerted several agencies including Coast Guard, BC Fisheries & Environmental. The fire completely engulfed the old ferry which was decommissioned in 2000. The City of Mission did activate their Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) due to concerns with the toxic smoke.