By Doug Collins

Torched motorcycle starts early morning grass fire

May 28, 2018 | 5:05 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Fire and Rescue were able to quickly contain a grass fire at the north side of Strathcona Terrace early this morning.

KFR’s Troy Grant says they got the call at 3:00 AM.

When they arrived, residents on Strathcona were spraying down the edges of their property to help keep the fire from spreading in the grass and brush.

Grant says crews attacked the fire from above, and got a bush truck into the area off West St. Paul Street, where they were able to fight the fire from below.

They got the fire under control before it could endanger nearby properties.

Question of the Week

Have you made changes to your holiday shopping or travel plans because of rising costs?

Nov 18, 2024

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: The icon who is Taylor Swift

Nov 17, 2024

Two and Out

PETERS: Business owners shouldn't be held responsible for nuisance calls

Nov 15, 2024

The fire was apparently started when a motorcycle was torched on the hill below Strathcona and spread to the grass.

Grant says fortunately, there was still a bit of green in the grassy area, and that helped crews get on top of things quickly.