Prince George, BC, resident Victoria Mcgivern was airlifted to the trauma unit at the Vancouver Regional Hospital after being caught in a building explosion in the city's downtown. .“Her injuries are severe and considered critical,” said GoFundMe organizer Megan Smith in a Wednesday statement. .“Vicky currently has extensive burns, bruises, severe lacerations to her face and hands, a brain bleed with swelling, and a fracture on her skull.”.The GoFundMe page has raised $49,886 out of its $10,000 fundraising goal as of Thursday, receiving 580 donations. .RCMP asked the public to stay away after the building exploded in downtown Prince George on Tuesday. .READ MORE: Building explodes in Prince George, three hurt.It said the building near 4 Ave. and Dominion St. exploded around 7 a.m. .“This incident is dynamic and information is changing rapidly,” it said. .Smith said Mcgivern was working adjacent to the building and blown from the blast. She added she is under medical sedation and on a ventilator until they can assess the extent of her injuries. .She is the mother of three young children — ages nine, seven, and four. .Her long-term partner Ryan will be taking time off of work to travel back and forth with her between Prince George and Vancouver for treatment — a 1,660 km round trip. .Smith said this tragedy will affect the family’s ability to earn income. It will mean significant expenses related to travel, accommodations, childcare, and future therapies required for recovery. .“Our hope is that we can provide some support so that the family is able to focus more on recovery and less on the financial burden,” she said.
