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Northwood Plaza Goes up in Flames
Crews were still on scene by sunrise as the cause remained unknown and nearby businesses, including a liquor store and cannabis shop, were heavily damaged.
- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a major fire broke out at the Northwood Plaza on Hart Highway in Prince George, destroying the Northwood Plaza Hotel and Nelly's Pub after crews were called at 2:30 a.m.
- Prince George Fire Rescue crews battled the blaze throughout the early morning, containing flames by 7:30 a.m. while the roof of the structure on John Hart Highway appeared to have collapsed.
- The fire impacted a liquor store and a Cannabis shop alongside the Pub and Hotel, leaving structures standing but severely damaged. Authorities have not yet determined the official cause of the blaze.
- Musicians and community members flooded social media with condolences for Nelly's Pub. The family responded on Facebook, stating they are overwhelmed by support while navigating recovery.
- While the RCMP and fire services continue to investigate the scene, no immediate word on injuries or damage assessments has been released. Emergency crews remain on-site managing the situation.
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Northwood Plaza, Nelly’s Pub destroyed by fire in Prince George - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
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Northwood Plaza, Nelly’s Pub destroyed by fire in Prince George - Grand Forks Gazette
Flames ripped through the Northwood Plaza Hotel, destroying Nelly’s Pub in Prince George early Wednesday morning. According to witnesses, large flames and smoke could be seen rising above the city from the Northwood Plaza Hotel at about 2:30 a.m. on April 29. By sunrise, crews were still on scene, said Prince George resident Chevy Williams. A liquor store, a cannabis shop, and the hotel were also heavily damaged in the blaze, along with Nelly’s …
Northwood Plaza, Nelly’s Pub destroyed by fire in Prince George - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Flames ripped through the Northwood Plaza Hotel, destroying Nelly’s Pub in Prince George early Wednesday morning. According to witnesses, large flames and smoke could be seen rising above the city from the Northwood Plaza Hotel at about 2:30 a.m. on April 29. By sunrise, crews were still on scene, said Prince George resident Chevy Williams. A liquor store, a cannabis shop, and the hotel were also heavily damaged in the blaze, along with Nelly’s …
Northwood Plaza, Nelly’s Pub destroyed by fire in Prince George - Northern Sentinel
Flames ripped through the Northwood Plaza Hotel, destroying Nelly’s Pub in Prince George early Wednesday morning. According to witnesses, large flames and smoke could be seen rising above the city from the Northwood Plaza Hotel at about 2:30 a.m. on April 29. By sunrise, crews were still on scene, said Prince George resident Chevy Williams. A liquor store, a cannabis shop, and the hotel were also heavily damaged in the blaze, along with Nelly’s …
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