Fire causes extensive damage in Pinawa

Fire has caused about 1.5 million dollars damage to a motel in Pinawa, Manitoba.


The blaze broke out around 8:30 yesterday morning in the bar area of the building
and spread quickly.

While no-one was injured, police say two people were forced to flee the premises.


The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Manitoba Fire Commissioner's
Office and the RCMP.

Pinawa is located about 100 kilometers northwest of Kenora.