Columbus Fire Accidental

Monday, August 25, 2008 11:52 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The investigation into the cause of the Columbus Hotel fire that claimed three lives is complete. Investigators believe the fire started in a clothes dryer on the second floor of the hotel.

The dryer was being used just before the fire was reported.

The dryer has been removed from the scene for further examination.

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Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 11:52 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Loki on August 25 2008 3:24 PM

so who is doing laundry at 06:00

Posted by: RUEZ on August 25 2008 4:01 PM

cleaning staff?

Posted by: camoose on August 25 2008 4:16 PM

When in doubt call it electrical.

Posted by: Apache on August 25 2008 4:24 PM

usually a dryer fire is not electrical, most dryer fires start from not cleaning the lint trap.

Posted by: Leather&Lace on August 27 2008 1:24 PM

so who is doing laundry at 06:00

maybe the ppl that lived there...I don't know about you,but I myself have done laundry that early.
Camoose,
Sorry to disappoint u,but it actually sounds like u don't believe that was the reason as to why the fire started..

Posted by: DPJ on August 27 2008 2:22 PM

At least this isn't gang related.