A picture taken at the time of the fire. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Fire investigation

Arson suspected in P.A. Radiator Shop fire

May 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM

A fire that caused extensive damage to P.A. Radiator Shop originated from outside the building, and the investigation has been turned over to police.

That’s according to Prince Albert Fire Department Deputy Chief Alex Paul, who told paNOW it appears the fire was deliberately set in one of the sheds behind the shop.

On May 4, around 5:30 p.m., the city’s fire department responded to the 200 block of 16 Street West and upon arriving on scene, saw that a power line was arcing and flames had spread to the roof of P.A. Radiator Shop.

Fire crews were successful in knocking down the fire and stopped it from spreading to other nearby businesses.

According to its website, the locally owned P.A. Radiator has been in business for over 60 years.

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Witnesses who spoke to paNOW about the fire indicated there have been ongoing issues with transient people, and claimed there have been multiple fires set at the property. They added that this month’s fire was by far the most serious.

In late March, another longtime business was the victim of a suspected arson.

The owner of Hesje Cabinets and Design later confirmed ongoing struggles related to trespassing and vandalism.

To date, there’s been no arrests.

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