Fire damages Prince George home, residents escape safely

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 3700 block of Lansdowne Road Sunday evening. Four fire halls were dispatched after receiving reports of a fire at a single detached modular home shortly before 8:40 p.m.

When firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. The occupants were able to safely escape, suffering only minor smoke inhalation.

Prince George Fire Rescue estimates damage to the home, a vehicle and a neighbouring residence at approximately $30,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.