Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ron Richert says that crews were called to “an item fire” at the apartment building located on the corner of Front Street and Bowren Avenue.
“Upon arrival, crews had heavy smoke and flames coming from the basement,” Richert says. “They were able to extinguish those flames quickly. Crews remained on scene for approximately three hours, checking for any extensions.”
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
