Provincial posted Nov 2, 2015 @ 02:06pm by Anita Sthankiya

Truck Stop and Gas Station Destroyed East of Sicamous

The Skyline Truck Stop and Esso Gas Station in Malakwa have gone up in flames as a fire was reported late Monday morning.

#SkylineTruckStop destroyed. #CPRail stopped as hoses crossed tracks for river water. #Hydro #Ambulance assist. pic.twitter.com/lXuMJTa8m0
— W. MOHR (@MOHRwc) November 2, 2015

The commercial fire was reported around 10:00 a.m. in the small community 11 kilometres east of Sicamous. Fire departments from surrounding areas were called to the fire, which is believed to have started on the second floor of the building. Several residents have taken to social media to show just how quickly the fire spread.

<who> Photo Credit: W. Mohr/Twitter

Once firefighters managed to get the flames under control, it was evident there was little left to save of the structure. The building, located on Highway 1 in Craigellachie was beyond saving. Luckily no one was injured as a result, but police are still on scene dealing with the hazard the gas and propane may cause.

<who> Photo Credit: Jim Gillam/Facebook