Updated story 10:05 AM
It was a busy start to the day for Prince George Firefighters as they battled a major apartment blaze in the Heritage area.
At approximately 5:40 this morning (Thursday) crews from four halls responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Killoren Crescent.
As of 9:45 a.m. the fire in the apartment building has been knocked down by crews with hot spots still being attacked.
It is estimated that 24 units out of the 57 have either fire, smoke or water damage.
Occupants of the building have been evacuated and are receiving Emergency Support Services (ESS) from City staff.
The City of Prince George will be holding a media availability at 1pm where Fire Chief Cliff Warner and Tanya Spooner, manager of emergency programs will be in attendance.
It will be held at the corner of Killoren Crescent and Law Avenue.
Original Story 7:02 AM
Emergency crews on scene of a major apartment fire at 392 Killoren Crescent this morning (Thursday).
Prince George firefighters were focusing on the roof of the building as paramedics tended to those who evacuated from the area.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area near 5th Avenue and Foothills as crews look to extinguish the blaze.
The City of Prince George will be holding a media availability at 1pm where Fire Chief Cliff Warner and Tanya Spooner, manager of emergency programs will be in attendance.
It will be held at the corner of Killoren Cres and Law Avenue.
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