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RCMP Investigating Weigh-Scale Fire as Suspected Arson

Prince George RCMP is investigating a suspected arson fire reported at a Highway 97 North weigh station on July 19, 2025, at around 10 p.m.
This fire is believed to be connected to a previous suspicious blaze on December 24, 2024, near the weigh scale station on Highway 97 South, where similar graffiti saying "good job McCreadie" was also found.
The fire, which damaged buildings, started in the CVSE office at the weigh station and has led to a joint investigation examining potential motives connected to a traffic services officer.
BCGEU president Paul Finch emphasized the urgent need for facility improvements and independent risk evaluations to better protect and support members working on the front lines.
The union is urging the government for immediate safety improvements and the RCMP to intensify investigations, while authorities request public dash cam footage from 9:30–10:30 p.m. on July 19 to aid ongoing efforts.

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