Vancouver – Premier Christy Clark today issued a statement on the fire

at Lakeland Mill in Prince George.

 

"Like all British Columbians, I was shocked and saddened to learn of

the explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills in Prince George. Our

thoughts and prayers are with all the families impacted,

particularly with the family of the worker who did not survive this

terrible incident.

 

"The response within the community has been remarkable – emergency

officials managed to keep the fire from spreading under extremely

adverse conditions, neighbours rushed onto the scene to offer their

assistance and health officials worked through the night treating

the injured. Prince George is truly a steadfast, caring community.