UPDATE: RCMP are now saying one person was seriously injured in a fire April 6 at the Pine Crest Townhomes and they have taken a man into custody.
A press release April 7 said the woman is in stable condition in hospital.
“We are asking for anyone with any information or video footage, including ring cameras or dash cameras to come forward and talk to police,” said Const. Brody Hemrich, Prince Rupert media relations officer. “The investigation is still in its early stages and no further information will be released at this time.”
The blaze was reported to emergency services at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon. Firefighters and police remained on the scene well into the night.
Anyone with information or evidence regarding the fire can contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Everybody is OK as a major fire at the Pine Crest Townhomes near 11th Avenue and Emmanuel Street burns, according to police at the scene.
The blaze broke out in one of the end units of a recently renovated bank of townhomes prompting authorities to evacuate all the units in two buildings. A third building nearby is currently unoccupied awaiting renovations.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze from the ground, from the roof and from a ladder truck to keep it from spreading to adjacent units but by all appearances, several units are a complete loss.
No cause of the fire has been released at this time.
Emergency services including police, fire, ambulance, BC Hydro and victims services are on the scene at this time.
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