Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales

The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 north was on fire in the early hours of December 15th.

By Ruth Prarthana Stephen Albert

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December 15, 2025

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Damage caused by the Charlie Lake scales fire on December 15th, 2025. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 were on fire early this morning.

According to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD), Charlie Lake Fire Department dispatched 13 firefighters to 9011 Highway 97 north at 1:14 a.m.

PRRD reports the incident was a structural fire and no other emergency services were needed at the scene.

The Charlie Lake scales after the fire on December 15th, 2025. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca) — The Charlie Lake scales after the fire on December 15th, boarded up and with scorch marks on the top right of the structure. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)

Energeticcity.ca has reached out for more details and this story will be updated if they become available.

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Ruth Prarthana Stephen Albert

Starting out as a lifestyle reporter in India, Ruth moved to Canada to study journalism at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.

Once she completed the program, Ruth moved to the Peace region to be a general assignment reporter for Energeticcity.ca. In her downtime, Ruth loves to travel, cook, bake and read.

Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales

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