No one was injured in an apartment fire in Peace River during the afternoon of Nov 28. Peace River Fire Department responded to a fire call in the north end of town at 1:45 p.m., announced the Town of Peace River in a news release. Crews were on the scene until 3 a.m. Nov. 29 extinguishing the fire. Due to extensive fire damage and difficulty accessing the fire, a portion of the apartment building was demolished to assist firefighting efforts. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Town of Peace River opened the Baytex Energy Centre as a reception centre for affected residents during the fire. The centre has since closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution in the area due to icy roads due to firefighting efforts. Fire departments from Weberville, Grimshaw, Berwyn, Smoky River and Northern Sunrise County assisted.
