Family Fears NT Air Fire Claimed Life of Loved One

Sunday, December 20, 2009 08:09 PM

Debris on site that used to be home to NT Air

Prince George, B.C.- The site of Saturday’s fire at the NT Air hangar is now an excavation as authorities search through the rubble for the possible remains of a 53 year old Prince George man.

His family contacted officials on Saturday when they heard of the fire as they have not been able to contact their loved one, and they fear the worst. The man’s vehicle was found parked at the hangar, but no sign of the man. Police say they too are concerned, but at this point consider the man “unaccounted for.” The man is not an employee of the airline.

The cause of the fire which levelled the hangar has not yet been determined. ( at right, the hangar fully engulfed in flames on Saturday)

Officials say all the planes and equipment were removed from the hangar before the flames took over the building, saving about $30 million dollars worth of equipment.

Officials say it will be several days before they know what caused Saturday’s fire which could be seen from most areas of Prince George.

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Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 08:09 PM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Eagleone on December 21 2009 1:03 AM

I heard that the missing person is one of the the owners of the building, but the family wants privacy. Word I heard was a window was closed on an extension cord that started it. Not sure how that happens though. I guess the missing persons cell phone hasn't been used since before the fire and that he was trying to save things from the fire. But thats all just speculation I think at this point.

Posted by: seamutt on December 21 2009 8:29 AM

Would it not be easier to trace his movements if his name is released?