Fire and Rescue media release - Old Summit Lake Road

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Prince George, BC - At approximately 11:26am on Friday 17 November 2023, Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a report of an outbuilding fire in the 7000 block of Old Summit Lake Road.

First in arriving crews reported heavy smoke coming from the opening of a barn. The crews made entry into the structure where they were able to confine the flames to a 30 ft Travel Trailer.  Once the trailer was clear of any other structures the trailer was extinguished.

Damage from this fire was estimated to be $80,000. 

The cause of the fire is suspected to be electrical.

Prince George Fire Rescue would encourage everyone to use space heaters cautiously through the winter season.