Prince George- A Bear banger is believed responsible for a fire in a garage in Tara Place at 10.45 this morning (Saturday).

 

Fire crews from three halls arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from a garage of the single family residence.

 

On arrival the first in crew found the contents of a storage loft in the garage on fire.

 

The fire was quickly extinguished but crews remained on scene for approximately 45 minutes to ensure no fire extension to the structure occurred.

 

The fire was caused due to the accidental detonation in the garage of a "Bear Banger" warning device.

 

Damage is estimated to be $10 - 15,000 in the form of smoke damage to the garage and its' contents and fire damage to the stored household goods.

 

Two adult residents were at home at the time and there were no injuries.