Kamloops and Area

IZMAN CREEK
TNRD downgrades orders and alerts for Izman Creek
LYTTON - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded both their evacuation orders and alerts to all clear with regards to the Izman Creek Wildfire. The order to all clear took effect as of 3:30 p.m. on July 9. It follows the BC Wildfire Service announcing the blaze was no longer a wildfire of note. cred...
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SEPTEMBER 19
Kamloops Storm to open at home; Merritt Centennials on the road as KI releases 25/26 schedule
KAMLOOPS - The KIJHL has released the schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Teams will play 44 games starting in September and working towards the playoffs in March. The Kamloops Storm will open up at home on McArthur Island on Friday, September 19 when the welcome the Chase Heat. They will then return the favour...
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EMTERRA FIRE
City of Kamloops urging caution as battery linked to recycling plant fire
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has confirmed that the origin of a fire at the Emterra Material Recycling Facility was a lithium-ion battery. The fire occurred on June 19. "The fire originated in a load delivered by a City truck, and it is believed that the fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery that had been im...
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Izman Creek Fire
Izman Creek fire near Lytton being held at 243 hectares
LYTTON, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service says the Izman Creek fire near Lytton is being held at 242.8 hectares in size, thanks to the "excellent progress" of crews as well as favourable weather. The change in status means that while the fire is still burning, it is likely to remain within its current perimeter,...
Jul 09, 2025
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