Smoke from fire visible from downtown Prince George – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C. – A column of smoke visible  from much  of Prince George was the result of a vehicle that  was ablaze  west of the University of Northern B.C.

Prince George Fire Rescue received a call about the fire  in the Cranbrook Hill Greenway over the noon hour.

When they arrived  on scene,  they not only had to deal with the  burning vehicle,  but the flames that had spread to the  adjacent  brush.

RCMP were notified  and attended the scene.

There has been no word yet from the RCMP on if this vehicle  had been stolen  and was intentionally torched.