Police say there are “many” casualties after an explosion and fire in downtown Prince George, B.C., early Tuesday.
RCMP said there was an explosion near the Wood Innovation and Design Centre around 7 a.m. PT.
“Many have been transported to hospital,” Cpl. Jennifer Cooper told CBC News. “We are insisting today the public stay out of this area.”
Police said in a release that first responders are on the scene at 4th Avenue and Dominion Street.
Streets between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue on Dominion Street down to Queensway have been closed and police are asking the public to avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely during a “dynamic”
