A fire that damaged a BC Housing rent-geared-to-income home in Princeton Monday, Jan. 2 is suspected to have been caused by an electrical issue, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hughes.

The fire occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Aspen Court, on Aspen Street, which is operated by Princeton and District Community Services Society (PDCSS).

One person was treated by paramedics at the scene for smoke inhalation, said Hughes, although the individual declined to attend to the hospital.

Becky Vermette, PDCSS director, applauded the quick response of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department.

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91裸聊视频淭he fire is currently being investigated and then BC Housing will begin the restoration process. We are unsure when the unit will be ready for occupancy. We are looking at placing the tenants in another vacant unit at Aspen Court until it91裸聊视频檚 complete.91裸聊视频�

Aspen Court has 15 three-bedroom units.

Vermette said that Tuesday, Jan. 3 there was a break-in at the boarded-up unit where the fire occurred.

RCMP were notified, she added.

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