UPDATE: Damage being assessed following blaze at Canadian Tire

The Garden Centre area at Canadian Tire fully engulfed July 26.The Garden Centre area at Canadian Tire fully engulfed July 26.
Smoke billows from the Canadian Tire store in Smithers July 26. (John Shirey/Facebook)Smoke billows from the Canadian Tire store in Smithers July 26. (John Shirey/Facebook)
Aftermath of fire at Canadian Tire store in Smithers July 26. (Mary Kemmis/Black Press Media)Aftermath of fire at Canadian Tire store in Smithers July 26. (Mary Kemmis/Black Press Media)
The Canadian Tire fire in Smithers July 26 appears to have started in the Garden Centre area. (Mary Kemmis/Black Press Media)The Canadian Tire fire in Smithers July 26 appears to have started in the Garden Centre area. (Mary Kemmis/Black Press Media)
Smithers Fire Rescue continues to monitor for hotspots at the Canadian Tire store in Smithers following a blaze this afternoon. (Deb Meissner/Special to The Interior News)Smithers Fire Rescue continues to monitor for hotspots at the Canadian Tire store in Smithers following a blaze this afternoon. (Deb Meissner/Special to The Interior News)
Damage to the rear of the Canadian Tire store in Smithers following a blaze this afternoon (July 26). (Deb Meissner/Special to The Interior News)Damage to the rear of the Canadian Tire store in Smithers following a blaze this afternoon (July 26). (Deb Meissner/Special to The Interior News)

UPDATE:

Emergency responders on the scene of a fire at the Canadian Tire store in Smithers this afternoon (July 26) are still assessing the damage and checking for hotspots in the roof of the building.

The Interior News is now being told there were no injuries associated with the blaze, but photos indicate there is significant damage to the rear of the building.

The store was evacuated and when Fire Rescue responded the Garden Centre was fully engulfed.

There is no word as yet from Canadian Tire as to how long the store might be closed pending assessment of interior damage and smoke damage.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Smithers Fire Rescue with help from Telkwa Fire Rescue has a fire that started at Canadian Tire this afternoon basically under control. Police and ambulance also responded and are currently on scene.

The blaze started at around 4:30 p.m. and was effectively out by 5:15 p.m.

Police at the scene told Black Press Media the inside of the building was very smoky and the back part of the building may be compromised.

There is no indication of a cause so far.


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