Grass fire sparks on Tk’emlups reserve
TK’EMLUPS — UPDATE (2:45 p.m.): Just before 12:00 p.m. on Monday (June 5), Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called out to quick moving grass fire on the Tk’emlups reserve. The blaze ignited just off of the Halston Bridge, burning through a number of properties and close to a pair of structures.
Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to the call with three bush trucks, an engine and two water tenders. Firefighters also received support from the band, Unimog and the B.C. Wildfire Service.
“We have a great relationship with everybody in the community. (Tk’emlups) showed up here with a water tender, Unimog, ready to help out wherever needed. And we have been really happy putting them to work laying wet lines for us. BC Wildfire is just arriving on scene as well, and we are going to have them work with some wet lines, guard securing, just make sure the fire is nice and tight,” said KFR Deputy Chief Ryan Cail.
