By Greg Fry
Structure fire

Crews fight structure fire and cold temperatures on Ingenika Street

Dec 31, 2021 | 6:02 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George Fire Rescue are currently battling a structure fire on the 1400 block of Ingenika Street in Prince George.

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Pears says it broke out at around 3:30 p.m this afternoon.

“Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming out of the windows and doors. There were no occupants inside,” he says.

PG Fire Rescue Chief Dan Pears

“The cause is unknown. We’ve had some real issues with gear freezing and it’s been hard on manpower and equipment with these temperatures. It’s a deep seated fire in the walls and the floor joists.”

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He says fire personnel are “ok” so far.

“It’s cold and we’re just trying to recycle through our people and keep warm.”

A damage estimate for the fire is not yet available.

As of 6 p.m. this evening, it was minus 25 degrees, and with the windchill, as low as minus 33.

by Greg Fry

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