Fire crews respond to a garage fire in Burns Lake

The Burns Lake Fire Department responded to a house fire yesterday (Wednesday) morning which left heavy smoke damage.

According to firefighters, the incident occurred at 10:00 on the 400 block of Nineth Avenue with the blaze contained to the garage.

The department added the homeowner and their dog were able to escape with minor smoke inhalation.

The cause remains under investigation with crews deeming it not suspicious at this time.

Also on scene was the RCMP, paramedics, BC Hydro, and Pacific Northern Gas.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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