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Emergency crews responding to major fire at downtown business

Updated story 7:30 AM

It was an early start to the morning for local firefighters.

According to the city, the Prince George Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at Crossroads Brewery located 508 George Street just before 3am.

Crews from four halls responded and once on scene, they found heavy smoke and flames exiting the roof of the structure.

Firefighters are still on scene battling the blaze.

The fire cause is undetermined, a dollar loss estimate will be issued later.

George Street is closed to traffic and residents are asked to avoid the area.

Fire Chief Bryan Burleigh will be addressing the media adjacent to CrossRoads at 12:30 this afternoon.

Original Story 6:32 AM

Prince George Firefighters from four halls responded to a structure fire along the 500 block of George Street this morning (Friday).

Crews are currently dealing with the commercial building according to the City of Prince George.

Once on scene, crews found heavy smoke throughout the building.

Further updates will be provided once 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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