A huge fire has engulfed and destroyed a retirement home in Mission. Flames broke out at the Chartwell Carrington House on 7 Avenue early Monday evening and quickly spread to other buildings, prompting a massive response from Mission Fire Rescue as well as departments in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and North Fraser. First responders and retirement home staff have been trying to determine whether all residents are accounted for. Many of the evacuees have been taken to the Mission Leisure Centre - at least one has been checked out by paramedics. There’s no official word yet on any victims. The Salvation Army is one of several agencies lending assistance to those impacted by the fire.

Breaking News…shots have been fired at a home near Bevan and Cannon Avenues in Abbotsford. Police surrounded area streets and an RCMP helicopter was called-in after people reported hearing the gunfire early Monday evening. There are no early reports of damage or injuries.

The Coquihalla Highway, north of Merritt, has reopened after being shut down for several hours on Sunday following a messy snow storm. Several people have been injured in a serious of crashes on Highway Five. Drivers say conditions changed quickly and switched between heavy snow, slush and rain. Environment Canada continues to warn drivers to beware of more snow and strong wind Monday and Tuesday.

An RCMP officer is injured but in stable condition after a police cruiser smashed into a utility pole and flipped at 208 Street and 74B Avenue in Langley late Thursday afternoon. Langley RCMP say the officer was responding to a call when it happened. No other vehicle crashed. The RCMP have not released any further details.