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Tidewater Diesel refinery blaze doused by PG Fire Crews

A minor fire at Tidewater Renewables has been extinguished.

According to the City of Prince George, 19 crew members responded just after 8am yesterday (Tuesday) – the fire was located in the main renewable diesel processing unit, at the refinery.

Two apparatus with six members remained on scene providing support after the blaze was put out just after 9:30.

The impacted area of the complex was isolated and stabilized. All personnel have been accounted for, and no injuries were reported.

Tidewater continues to investigate the blaze and is encouraged of the low damage levels from the incident.

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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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