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Spotless Uniform blaze in the Hart results in $1.9 million dollars in damage

Updated Story 9:20AM

It was a long night for Prince George Firefighters who responded to a major commercial blaze up in the Hart. 

Just before 9:00 last night (Tuesday), crews from four halls went to the 3900 block of Kenworth Road, where Spotless Uniform is located. 

Once on scene, firefighters saw the commercial building partially involved in fire.  

The blaze took several hours to extinguish as a ladder truck, handlines and master streams from other units were deployed. 

According to the City of Prince George, the fire caused extensive damage to the building resulting in $1.9 million dollars in damages. 

Damage to nearby vehicles and buildings was prevented. 

The cause has yet to be determined and remains under investigation. 

No injuries to civilians or fire personnel were reported. 

Fire Chief Brian Burleigh will be speaking to the media at the scene of the fire at 1pm today (Wednesday). 

Original Story 8:08AM

Prince George Fire Rescue crews were called to the Hart last night (Tuesday) around 8:00.

According to eyewitnesses, firefighters battled a major blaze at Spotless Uniform.

More details on the fire are expected today (Wednesday).

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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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