A massive blaze destroyed a 32-room hotel, a supermarket, a cannabis shop and an empty restaurant in Fraser Lake on Sunday, February. 22.

The fire sparked about 3 a.m., prompting a warning from the Village of Fraser Lake to residents to “remain indoors and to stay clear of the affected area for safety reasons.”

If travel was necessary on Sunday, residents were asked to avoid all roads surrounding the shopping centre, including Endako Avenue, Chowsunket Street, and Nulki Drive.

Fire crews were dispatched from Fort Fraser, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, and Burns Lake to help with the blaze.

As fire crews remained on scene for several hours, those in the community dropped by the fire department with food donations throughout the day.

A GoFundMe was also started by Sarrah Nahornoff-Storey to show support for the fire department and their efforts in battling this blaze, by raising $4,500. By Monday, Feb. 23, more than $1,300 had been raised.

According to the Village of Fraser Lake, water restrictions remain in effect to ensure enough supply in case of flare‑ups.

“The village reservoir needs time to refill, and we will lift restrictions as soon as it is safe,” read a statement.

The grocery store is set to reopen on Tuesday, February. 23.