Smithers and Telkwa Firefighters were called to the Canadian Tire in Smithers yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon just prior to 4:30 to battle a blaze near the Garden Centre.
RCMP and Conservation Officers later arrived at the intersections of Highway 16, Sixteenth Avenue, and Frontage Road to control traffic.
According to Acting Fire Chief Alle Jan de Vries, their assistance was instrumental so fire crews could focus their efforts on the blaze which was effectively put out in 40 minutes.
There were no reported injuries, and the cause remains under investigation.
-Files from Logan Flint