Iconic D Dutchmen Dairy in Sicamous suffers devastating loss in overnight fire

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“We quickly got some water on the some neighboring structures close to the fire. We had some other cow barns and concentrated on keeping the fire out of them. We got the cows out of them and out into the field and continued putting out the original structure fire.”

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Allen said firefighters from the Malakwa and Solsqua fire departments also responded to the blaze, the cause of which remains unknown at this time.

In a statement posted to social media, D Dutchmen Dairy spoke of the loss to their business and the animals killed in the blaze.

“Last night, our family experienced one of a farm [family’s] worst nightmares,” reads the post.

“Worst of all, we lost our babies. Approximately 40 calves, 6 months and under. In the words of my mom, ‘My babies are gone. They are all gone.’ Our animals are not just a number, they are loved, they all have names. My son has hugged, kissed and pet them all.”

Allen has lived in Sicamous since 1992 and said he is quite familiar with the business and the Dewitt family.

“That was an important part of their operation. They just had it filled up with feed for the winter this past week. They lost that and the feed that was still out there. They now have no place to put it. They’re going to be in a bit of a bind here until they get things figured out,” said Allen.

“The Dewitt family had been in Sicamous forever and they’re very well known and liked in this town. It’s not only devastating for them, but that dairy is a big part of Sicamous itself.”

Sicamous Mayor Colleen Anderson said the loss has left a deep impact on the community.

“It’s not just a business, it’s not just part of our economy, but they are family, community family and community friends. This community is shocked and saddened by what happened,” said Anderson.

“We will be resilient and we will come together and support them as a community.”

CFJC Today has reached out to D Dutchmen Dairy for comment.