Man Dies In Vancouver Hospital From Burns Suffered In Columbus Hotel Fire

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:03 AM

Prince George- The 58 year old man who was taken to Vancouver General Hospital suffering from severe burns that he received in the Columbus Hotel fire has died.

The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of next of kin.

Two of the people who lived in the hotel are not yet accounted for.

Prince George RCMP, The Prince George Fire Department and the BC Coroners Service are continuing to investigate the blaze.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

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Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:03 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Lamb on August 20 2008 10:18 AM

Burns are so horrific. Poor man.

Posted by: Anastasia on August 20 2008 10:55 AM

GOD Bless you, rest in peace

Posted by: singlemom on August 20 2008 11:51 AM

This is just so, so sad.

Posted by: volunteer FF on August 20 2008 12:40 PM

The City crews did one hell of a job on this fire. It is sad to see such a old building go down in flames. With the quick responce from the Fire Dept is what saved the lives on this call and the rest of the block. I am sorry to hear about the burn victim, and the two men that are still missing our prayers go out to the friends and families of all the people involved.

Posted by: chrislivingdowntown on August 20 2008 1:04 PM

I didn't know him well but I did know the guy who died and I am very sorry to hear this. He was friendly to everyone who he touched and I also read the Citizen this morning that did say it could be gang related but of course nobody knows yet. I did see lots of activity around the hotel just now and may hear more by the end of the day.

Posted by: diplomat on August 20 2008 1:58 PM

So sad to hear that he passed away. My condolences to his family and to all his friends...

Posted by: metalman on August 20 2008 3:18 PM

Sad news.
metalman.

Posted by: DPJ on August 20 2008 4:01 PM

this guy will be missed at the services in downtown