Vehicle goes up in flames in Quesnel

The Quesnel Fire Department was called out to a fully involved vehicle fire early Tuesday (August 18) evening.

(Photo provided by Karen Powell-QFD Photographer)

Fire Chief Ron Richert said it was the owner who alerted them.

“He did call it in yes. He was present and he was actually driving at the time and pulled over off the side of the road because he did have some issues, and that’s when the vehicle burst into flames.”

Richert added the call came in just after 5 to the top of Plywood Hill on Lindsay Crescent.

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“Upon arrival we had a fully involved vehicle off the roadway in a bit of an isolated area. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.”

He says fortunately no one was hurt.

As for the cause, Richert say they may never know due to the significant damage done to the truck, but it started in the engine compartment.

– story done by George Henderson, MyCaribooNow staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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