Students thank firefighters on anniversary of Port Coquitlam, B.C., school fire [Video]

Former Hazel Trembath Elementary students stopped by a Port Coquitlam, B.C., fire hall on Monday to thank the firefighters who attempted to save their school in last year’s devastating fire.

On the first anniversary of the fire, the students, accompanied by their parents, delivered cookies that read “Trembath Strong” and other treats to crews, who put on a show with their firetrucks and served pancakes.

“The firefighters have been amazing. They did everything they could to save our school,” said Megan MacDonald, a student’s parent.

The fire broke out in the early morning hours of Oct. 14, 2023. On arrival, firefighters found the school fully engulfed in flames, and tried to save what they could.

Speaking to CTV News on Monday, Deputy Fire Chief Rob DeCicco reflected on the call and the challenges the fire posed for first responders. As crews struggled to suppress the flames, the department put out …