(Facebook/Brienna Wells).

By Aaron Schulze

Strawberry Hill Blaze

Fire crews working on Strawberry Hill fire

Jul 4, 2021 | 7:14 AM

UPDATE 1:00 p.m. July 4 — The wildfire approximately three kilometres east of Highway 5 on Strawberry Hill is estimated at five hectares and is classified as out of control.

B.C. Wildfire Service said it has three personnel with a helicopter bucketing water on site. Airtankers have completed their action.

UPDATE — Overnight (July 3), crews from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) and B.C. Wildfire Service continued working towards extinguishing the Kamloops East Interface fire.

Three of the firefighting vehicles also attended a flare up on the Strawberry Hill fire. KFR will continue to monitor both fires throughout the day.

KFR is also monitoring the fires in proximity to Kamloops and is ready to respond should the need arise. The Emergency Operations team will be closely watching the weather forecast and will gauge its response as necessary.

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: Culturally appropriate food goes beyond the ingredients on a plate

14h ago

Two and Out

PETERS: Whether building up or tearing down, Kamloops is what you make it

Dec 13, 2024

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: How to reduce food waste in Kamloops during the festive season

Dec 13, 2024

The Structure Protection Units have been released back to the B.C. government, but may be recalled if needed.

“I’m extremely proud of everybody,” Fire Chief Steve Robinson said. “The dedication and work of all staff has been exemplary.”

The City of Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre will continue to support the fire suppression crews and Emergency Support Services operations.

Normal irrigation may resume within regular water restrictions.

EARLIER — KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops announced that Fire Rescue is aware of the fire on Strawberry Hill.

Kamloops Fire Rescue had equipment on Highway 5 monitoring the fire overnight until it can be actioned Sunday (July 4) morning when it is safe for B.C. Wildfire Service crews.

The fire was initially spotted on Saturday (July 3). It’s the second time in three days fires have emerged at Strawberry Hill.

More to come.