Posted on 05/13/2010, 11:21 am, by mySteinbach

On May 12, 2010, shortly before 6pm, RCMP were dispatched to a fire at the University College of the North in The Pas.

RCMP arrived with the local fire department already on scene. RCMP were informed that the building staff and students had been evacuated. The fire department quickly controlled and put out the fire. 

The fire is believed to have originated in the roof area of the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but is not considered suspicious in nature.

RCMP report no injuries. 

The exact damage to the building is not known but is estimated at less than $100,000. Some water and smoke damages was sustained inside the complex.

Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497