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Minor fire at the YMCA

Colin Dacre
By Colin Dacre

Sixteen firefighters from three Prince George fire halls responded to a reported “minor explosion” at the YMCA Tuesday at about 10:15am.

Upon arrival fire crews found that a small explosion happened in the maintenance room, involving a butane canister.

The incident is not suspicious and did not result in any injuries. There is no damage estimate available at this time.

The YMCA expects to reopen by 3:00 p.m..

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Colin Dacre
Colin Dacre
Raised in Surrey BC, graduate of BCIT that moved north to pursue the news. Email me at [email protected] or find me on twitter

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