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Downtown structure fire causes an estimated $100,000 in damages

Prince George Fire Rescue was called to the 1900-block of First Avenue at 11:02 last night (Saturday) on a report of a commercial structure fire.

According to Assistant Fire Chief Fred Wilkinson, crews found a 400-square-foot outbuilding fully involved.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire, and no damage was done to any adjacent buildings.

The damage is estimated at $100,000, and the fire remains under investigation by the RCMP.

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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