Malakwa truck stop devastated by fire

MALAKWA – Emergency crews are at the scene of a major fire at a truck stop on Highway 1 in Malakwa.

The Skyline Truck Stop located on the Trans Canada in Malakwa broke out in flames today, Nov. 2.

Images show the structure is severely damaged. There is no word yet on whether anyone was injured.

The business includes a convenience store and restaurant, and offers various amenities for truckers, such as fuel sales and automotive repairs.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724. 

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

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