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91 West Seymour
Downtown Kamloops rooming house replete with safety issues to be torn down
Apr 4, 2024 | 2:03 PM
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KAMLOOPS — A downtown Kamloops rooming house that was cleared out by Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) for safety reasons will be demolished.
About two dozen people were evicted from the property at 91 Seymour Street West in October 2022 after a five-month investigation. At the time, KFR Chief Ken Uzeloc said he was concerned about faulty smoke alarms and hoarding making the home unsafe.
After the building was forcible vacated, the owner made the necessary safety improvements, according to KFR.
However last December, while still unoccupied and completely boarded up with further construction taking place, the building was damaged by fire. Inspectors said the fire caused extensive damage to the basement.
