FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George, B.C. - Prince George Fire Rescue crews from four halls responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1000 block of Pacific Street at approximately 5:40 a.m. on July 13.
First arriving crews found a large commercial facility with dark smoke showing from the roof. Rooftop HVAC machinery was surrounded by fire.
A coordinated fire attack using powered ventilation tactics, elevated master streams, as well as ground crews with handlines quickly knocked down the fire.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire. Smoke and fire detection systems in the building worked to warn occupants of the fire danger and allow a timely evacuation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire damage loss is estimated at $250,000.
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