A frantic search is currently underway in Coquitlam, British Columbia for a missing person after a devastating mudslide destroyed their home.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Monday morning in the Burke Mountain area. Heavy rainfall in the region is believed to have triggered the mudslide, which completely demolished the home and left debris scattered across the area.
Emergency crews were immediately dispatched to the scene and began searching for any signs of the missing individual. The search has been ongoing for several hours, with no updates on the person’s whereabouts at this time.
Residents in the surrounding area have been advised to stay away from the affected area as it is still considered unstable. The Coquitlam Fire Department has also issued a warning for potential further mudslides in the area due to the ongoing rainfall.
The identity of the missing person has not been released at this time, and it is unclear if anyone else was in the home at the time of the mudslide. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the missing person and their loved ones during this difficult time.
