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By Aaron Schulze

City of Kamloops Fires

Kamloops Fire Rescue knocks down two fires started by lightning in Peterson Creek and Rose Hill

Jul 23, 2024 | 5:11 AM

KAMLOOPS — A pair of fires ignited via lightning in south Kamloops late Monday (July 22) evening.

During the 10:00 p.m. hour Monday, residents on social media posted photos and videos of lightning strikes and two new fires: one in the Rose Hill neighbourhood and one in Peterson Creek.

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In an update to social media early Tuesday morning, the City of Kamloops’ emergency operations centre (EOC) states Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) contained and controlled the fires in Rose Hill and Peterson Creek.

“There are no other known fires within city limits, but KFR has additional resources on patrol overnight,” the City’s EOC states.

More to come.