British ColumbiaNo injuries were reported and the building was saved, but the city says smoke and water damage is estimated at $50,000 and 15 people have been displaced. No injuries reported, but $50,000 in damages estimatedAndrew Kurjata · CBC News · Posted: Oct 29, 2025 2:13 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThere was no external damage visible following a fire at a supportive housing building at 160 Ontario St. in Prince George on Wednesday. (Hanna Petersen/CBC)Fifteen people have been displaced by a fire on the third floor of a supportive housing building in Prince George, B.C.Prince George Fire Rescue says they were called to 160 Ontario St. at about 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, with 15 firefighters from three halls responding.No injuries were reported and the building was saved, but the city says smoke and water damage is estimated at $50,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.The building, near the city’s downtown core, was opened in 2022 by the city and B.C. Housing to deliver “50 urgently needed, purpose-built supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness,” connecting them with support services and skills training, as well.When a CBC News reporter visited the scene, no external damage was visible.CBC News has reached out to the agencies connected with the building to learn more about the impact on residents.
15 people displaced by fire at supportive housing building in Prince George
