Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 313 Westland Road at around 7:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 313 Westland Road at around 7:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Quesnel firefighters contain Friday night structure fire

Heavy smoke was coming out of the mobile home

A mobile home in South Quesnel has been left damaged by a fire that firefighters quickly contained.

The Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department (QVFD) responded to the structure fire at 313 Westland Road at around 7:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

“Upon arrival, crews noticed heavy smoke coming from a mobile home,” said QVFD fire chief Ron Richert. “Crews gained entry into the building and were able to contain the fire to one bedroom, the rear of the building.”

The home sustained extensive smoke and heat damage.

Richert said there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Read More: PHOTOS: Firefighters extinguish vehicle fire in downtown Quesnel

Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: rebecca.dyok@quesnelobserver.com


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