Both the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department and 100 Mile Fire Rescue combined forces to put out a structure fire.
Cariboo Regional District Fire Chief Roger Hollander said the incident happened yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at approximately 12:30 on Bates Road.
“Upon arrival Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department observed a fully involved structure fire and they were able to protect other buildings and equipment that was on the property but unfortunately the building was a total loss.”
Hollander said there were no injuries to any occupants on site or to any of the firefighters.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Hollander noted that members of the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department and 100 Fire Rescue were on scene for almost 7 hours.
BC Ambulance Service, RCMP, and BC Hydro also responded.
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