4th Avenue structure fire leads to $150,000 damage

Prince George fire crews responded to a business fire downtown last night (Monday) just before 11:00 in the 1200 block of 4th avenue.

According to the city, the blaze resulted in about $150,000 damage.

Crews arrived to find an exterior electrical room and stairwell to the second floor fully involved in fire.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and were able to contain it to the exterior of the building.

The building was unoccupied at the time, however, several businesses were affected due to electrical damage and smoke in the building.

There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

 

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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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