Longtime Langley restaurant Emilio Finatti Pizzeria has temporarily closed its doors due to a huge fire that broke out in the building next door on Sunday, Aug. 17.
“Our Langley location encountered an unexpected challenge with a fire in the adjacent building,” shared the restaurant online. “We are incredibly grateful for the quick response and support from the Langley City Fire Department during this situation.
“The damage, disruption, and displacement this fire has impacted on our location has been devastating for us today. We are waiting to get access and hope the damage is not extensive.”
Langley RCMP announced that they responded to a report of a fire at a construction site located at 201 Street and Fraser Highway in Langley on Sunday at 4:13 a.m.
“Out of an abundance of caution, several neighbouring residential buildings were evacuated, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP in a release. “We are working with the Langley City Fire Rescue on this incident and the investigation into the cause of this fire is on-going.”
Langley City Firefighters Association also shared that crews from the Township of Langley and the City of Surrey were called out to the blaze at the six-storey building under construction.
“The incident quickly escalated, becoming a 4-alarm fire due to the scale and intensity of the blaze,” posted the association on social media. “Crews from all three departments worked together to bring the fire under control. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our fellow firefighters from Langley Township and Surrey for their support and professionalism during this challenging incident.”
Woke up to no electricity and my apartment building nearby being evacuated. RCMP helped get me and my mom in a wheelchair outside. An unfinished build going up in flames in Langley, BC, on Fraser Highway and 201A. pic.twitter.com/SmQFOSJAe1
— Carly, author of Apocalypse Child 🆓🍉 (she/her) (@carlymbutton) August 17, 2025
Langley RCMP said that there were no reported injuries at the time of the release, and that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident, including those with dash camera footage, is asked to contact the police.
Fans of the pizzeria, which opened in Langley in 2005, shared words of encouragement for the owners and staff of Emilio Finatti.
“Love your pizza and calzones,” said one person. “Hopefully everything is ok and not too much damage and you’ll be able to open back soon.”
“You’re my favourite place to eat, added another. “I hope you’re not closed for long or permanently.”
Emilio Finatti Pizzeria
Emilio Finatti Pizzeria shared its thanks to the community for all of its support during the aftermath of the fire. It also reminded guests that its other locations in White Rock, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody remain open, with additional locations soon on the way.
“We are so thankful for the outpouring of kind words and support for the staff and family of our Langley City Location,” the pizzeria posted online. “We are blessed and grateful for being part of an amazing community. We love olive you.”
Dished has reached out to the restaurant for more information.