House fire stalls traffic on Highway 4

A house fire on Elkford Road has stalled traffic on Highway 4.

A firefighter shoots water at a house fire on Elkford Road at Highway 4.

A firefighter shoots water at a house fire on Elkford Road at Highway 4.

Traffic has been stalled due to a fully engulfed house fire on Elkford Road at Highway 4.

The fire is located east of the Alberni Veterinary Clinic and was reported sometime after 2 p.m.

More to come.

Pumper trucks from Cherry Creek and Sproat Lake volunteer fire departments are trucking in water because there are no hydrants. Injuries unknown.

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