BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A vehicle fire near Lougheed Highway and North Road in Burnaby prompted an emergency response Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, after witnesses reported seeing a large plume of smoke and hearing multiple loud explosions. The incident occurred in the Lougheed area, with smoke reportedly visible from surrounding neighborhoods and people traveling along Highway 1 and nearby roads. What Happened Near Lougheed? Initial reports indicate that a truck or cargo vehicle caught fire in the area near North Road and Lougheed. Witnesses described several loud booms or explosions as the fire burned. Some people nearby reported seeing debris scattered around the roadway. The cause of the fire has not yet been established. Explosions Reported During Fire The loud explosions appear to have been associated with materials inside or around the burning vehicle. Community reports have suggested the truck may have been carrying small butane or propane-type canisters. That information remains preliminary and should not be treated as confirmed until authorities provide details about what was inside the vehicle. The explosions were reportedly loud enough to attract attention from people throughout the surrounding area. SkyTrain and Traffic Disruptions The fire occurred close to the SkyTrain corridor, and witnesses reported seeing trains continue through the area before service was affected. The incident also created concern for drivers and pedestrians nearby because of the smoke, fire and reported explosions. People in the area were urged to use caution and avoid getting close to the emergency response. Firefighters Respond Emergency crews responded to the incident as the vehicle burned. The extent of damage to the truck and any nearby property was not immediately confirmed. It was also not immediately clear whether anyone was inside the vehicle when the fire began or whether anyone was injured. Injuries and Cause Under Investigation At the time of publication, there was no confirmed report of a fatality connected with the Lougheed fire. Information about possible injuries was also not yet officially established. Investigators will need to determine how the fire started and whether the materials reportedly involved contributed to the explosions. Additional information is expected as fire officials complete their assessment. Lougheed Fire Details Detail Information Location Lougheed area, Burnaby, British Columbia Nearby area North Road / Lougheed Highway Date September 10, 2026 Incident Truck/vehicle fire Reports Smoke and multiple loud explosions Possible contents Butane/propane-type canisters reported by witnesses; not officially confirmed Emergency response Fire crews and other emergency personnel SkyTrain Activity/service reportedly affected near the incident Injuries Not officially confirmed Deaths None confirmed at time of publication Cause Under investigation Disclaimer This is a developing incident. Some details, particularly reports concerning the contents of the vehicle, explosions and transportation disruptions, are based on preliminary eyewitness accounts and may change as authorities release verified information. The cause of the fire, injuries and extent of damage had not been fully confirmed at the time of publication. Post navigation Sienna Barboza Shooting: New Bedford Woman Charged in Fatal Taunton House Party Shooting Erik Harris Obituary Death: Texas Father Remembered as Protector, Teacher and “Cowboy Angel”