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Prince George, B.C. – One woman was sent to hospital with significant burns following a garage fire in the 4100 block of Nehring Avenue.

The blaze broke out at around 3:30 this afternoon but was quickly knocked down by Prince George Fire Rescue.

Assistant Fire Chief Greg Wilkins says the garage, located behind the house, sustained extensive damage though a damage estimate is not available at this time.

He says fire crews were able to rescue the family dog from a kennel attached to the house. No one else was home when the fire started.

Wilkins says initial indications are the cause of the fire was accidental in nature.