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FSJ Fire Department responds to fire at trailer park

By Jordan Prentice

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January 10, 2023

Fort St. John Fire Station No. 1

A Fort St. John fire engine. (Fort St. John Fire Services)

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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in Peace Country Park with 20 firefighters Monday evening.

According to Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Simpson, a preliminary investigation found the fire at 8420 Alaska Road had started in the kitchen. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Smoke and fire were found throughout the home as fire crews arrived on the scene around 8:20 p.m., and they went inside to quickly extinguish the fire.

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There were no injuries reported, according to Simpson. Residents of the home did not need Emergency Support Services and were able to find interim housing.

The fire department would like to remind Fort St. John residents to ensure household fire alarms are working properly and to practice fire safety when working in the kitchen.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.