PRINCE GEORGE

Friday, September 5, 2025. Last updated on September 9, 2025 at 5:57 am.

UPDATE – Prince George RCMP has made an arrest following a structure fire that occurred on September 5, 2025.

“Our Investigative Support Team was diligently working throughout the weekend to process the evidence collected on this investigation and have arrested 57-year-old Richard Titchener in relation to this event,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations officer for Prince George RCMP.

Titchener has been charged with Arson causing damage to property and will remain in custody until his next court appearance.

This file remains under investigation.

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On Friday September 5, 2025, at approximately 2:49 am, Prince George Fire Rescue Crews from four halls responded to a commercial structure fire at Crossroads Brewery located 508 George Street. 

First arriving crews found heavy smoke and flames exiting the roof of the structure.

The fire has been contained and crews remain on site. George Street and some of the streets surrounding the scene remain closed to traffic and pedestrians. There are no injuries to fire personnel or civilians. 

The fire cause is undetermined, a dollar loss estimate will be issued later.

Once more becomes available an update to this story will be provided at the top.