Overnight Housefire Sends Three to Hospital

Sunday, December 24, 2006 06:13 AM

Three people were taken to Prince George Regional Hospital overnight suffering from smoke inhilation.

The three were in a home on South Ospika Boulevard that was the scene of a fire.

Fire officials say they got the call shortly after 2 this morning from a passerby who noticed smoke coming from the single story structure in the 300 block of South Ospika. The two main floor occupants and the basement occupant were already standing outside.

The fire was contained to a couch and carpet in the living room, but fire officials say the main floor receoved extensive heat and smoke damage.

Careless smoking is beleived to be the cause of the fire.

The preliminary damage estimate is $100,000.

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Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2006 06:13 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Harbinger on December 24 2006 12:06 PM

Three people taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation last night? Hmmmm? I wonder if it was those three people in the smoking bus shelter at the hospital I saw this morning? Jest wunderin'.

Posted by: thereasonableman on December 26 2006 10:01 PM

Smokers suffering from smoke inhalation ?

Cigarettes and candles, the two biggest causes of house fires, just so you know.

Glad they are OK. May be a good time to quit smoking. It's hazardous to your health in more than one way.