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UPDATE: Suspicious fire at Highway 97 weight scales under investigation by Fort St. John RCMP

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The Charlie Lake Fire Department responded to a fire at the Highway 97 weight scales overnight on Monday.

The fire happened on Highway 97 North, about 12 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John.

A photo shared on social media shows heavy smoke pouring from the building.

Firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 1 am.

13 firefighters spent four hours bringing the blaze under control.

CJDC-TV News reached out to the Fort St. John RCMP to ask if this fire is connected to a string of arsons at Weight scales near Prince George.

Police said the fire is being investigated as being suspicious, but did not offer any more information.

This article has been updated.