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Semi-truck fire being reported near Hixon

Update at 8:11 AM

The North District RCMP are looking into a semi-truck fire near Hixon this morning (Wednesday).

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson recently spoke with MyPGNow on what they know so far.

“At this time, we have limited information but we do know that a semi-truck is on fire as for the cause, we don’t know that yet but we do know that there are no reported injuries and I’m unsure at this time how this could impact the motoring public whether there are any closures or not.”

We’ll provide more information once it becomes available.

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Original story at 7:28 AM

Callers to Vista Radio are reporting a semi-truck fire near Hixon this morning (Wednesday).

Anthony described what he saw after speaking with MyPGNow.

“At the bottom of Microwave Hill a truck is off in the tree line, it’s burning up and there is probably going to be a closure at some point but I just figured you might be able to get the word out and let everyone know to be safe. It’s Highway 97 on the southbound side, just 10 minutes out of Hixon.”

The North District RCMP are looking into the matter.

We’ll provide more information once it becomes available.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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