Image: Contributed / A fire broke out near American Creek Forest Service Road Wednesday night, prompting a response from Hope RCMP, Hope Fire and B.C. Ambulance Service.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

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HOPE — A spokesperson for the Hope RCMP Detachment says two recreational vehicles were completely destroyed after a fire broke out on a forest service road north of Hope Wednesday night.

According to a statement from Hope RCMP Staff Sgt. Michael Sargent, Mounties in Hope, Hope Fire Department and B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were dispatched for the report of multiple RVs on fire in the area of American Creek Forest Service Road.

Sgt. Sargent says Hope Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, but two RVs were destroyed and two others were damaged. One of the occupants was treated for minor injuries on scene.

Image: Contributed / Hope firefighters work to control a motorhome fire near American Creek Forest Service Road Wednesday night north of Hope.

Police say the investigation is ongoing but the fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

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“A quick response by Hope area First Responders helped to ensure there were no significant injuries resulting from this tragic incident,” said S/Sgt Mike Sargent of the Hope RCMP.