Third Avenue West Fire investigation closed

The rubble of two homes in the foreground, the third structure
along Third Avenue West that suffered fire damage still stands, for now

After over a week of study of the scene, the Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue Department has not been able to come up with a determination related to the large downtown fire of  June 12th.

The early evening fire required additional crews to bring under control, with crowds lining the immediate area watching as the fire department went to its work of battling the blaze.

The official stamp on the file will be that of undetermined, with Prince Rupert Fire noting that a parallel investigation by the insurance company came up with the same finding.

The blaze which cloaked portions of the western end of the downtown in heavy smoke saw two structures reduced to rubble, while a third remains standing for the moment, its fate still to be determined.

As part of their work on the night of the 12th, Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the Pacific Inn to the east and Argosy to the west, though the Pacific Inn and nearby Fishermen's Hall did suffer some smoke or water damage.

Unless the RCMP receive information related to the case file, the investigation will now be closed.

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