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Fort Hotel destroyed after 11 hour blaze in Fort St. John
Fire consumed the Fort Hotel, a longtime eyesore and squatters’ home, burning for 11 hours. An excavator helped demolish the structure to prevent collapse, while 1,400 residents lost power briefly and shelter services relocated. Fire officials cited safety and unknown ignition factors.
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