The fire started twice early yesterday morning at the Northern Health Region Wellness Connection Centre, which spread to surrounding businesses along the strip mall.

 

Crews from the City of Thompson, Paint Lake, and Vale fire departments were on site most of yesterday extinguishing the fire.

 

Residents were advised to stay away from the immediate area, and the downtown and Juniper area in general, due to smoke.

 

Vale’s health and safety personnel were on site monitoring air quality.

 

The NHR says the Wellness Connection Centre will be temporarily relocated to the Thompson Clinic.