Image Credit: Contributed / Peggy Lagore
By Ashley Legassic
VEHICLE FIRE

Vehicle fire extinguished off Highway 1 in Kamloops

Apr 30, 2019 | 1:59 PM

KAMLOOPS — UPDATE: The vehicle fire that impacted westbound traffic on Highway 1 near Lafarge Road earlier today has been extinguished.

Traffic is now getting through.

ORIGINAL: A vehicle fire in Kamloops has reportedly closed Highway 1 westbound near Lafarge Road in Kamloops.

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A massive cloud of black smoke can be seen by onlookers.

Water tenders are reportedly heading to the fire.

More to come.

WATCH: Katie Jerez sent CFJC Today this aerial footage of the fire

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by Ashley Legassic
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