Shortly after 7 a.m. Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a duplex fire in the 1400 block of McCullough Ave. Seventeen firefighters from three halls arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from the structure.
Two occupants were home at the time. One managed to escape on his own, but one had to be brought out by fire crews. Both were immediately taken by ambulance to hospital for evaluation. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The fire was knocked down quickly, and crews remain on scene. Fire investigators have also been sent to the scene. They will be working to determine the cause of the fire.
Damage is estimated at approximately $50,000.
