A house in 91原创 engulfed in flames has created a large smoke plume seen across the Lower Mainland and was preceded by a report to police of an explosion. 

Emergency crews are on the scene of 7300-block of 196 Street. 91原创 Township Fire Department was joined by crews from the Surrey Fire Department.

"At approximately 10:40 a.m. 91原创 RCMP received a report of a possible explosion and fire at a residence located in the 7300-block of 196 Street," said 91原创 RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom.

First responders from 91原创 Fire, Emergency Health Services and 91原创 RCMP responded. Residences in the surrounding area have been evacuated.

"The investigation into this incident is in its infancy and we are working closely with the Township of 91原创 Fire Department to determine the cause of this fire," Sharoom said.

He added that there is an indefinite road closure on 196 Street between 72 and 74 Avenues and several side streets are also affected. Motorists, pedestrians, and road users are being asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is requested to contact the 91原创 RCMP and quote file 2025-6044. The non-emergency number is 604-530-3200.