Kamloops Fire Rescue responding to early morning trailer fire on the Tk’emlups reserve

Jun 17, 2026 | 6:16 AM

UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): A fire that started in an RV spread to a nearby house on the same property on the Tk’emlups reserve.

Details are slim, but KFR Platoon Chief Shawn Davidson says the fire extended into the attic and a few bedrooms before crews put out the flames. Davidson says the RV is a total loss, and it’s unknown whether the house is habitable. The fire was contained to the property.

It’s also unknown whether anyone was in the house or the RV at the time of the fire, but Davidson says no injuries were reported, and no one needed to be rescued.

The suspected cause is under investigation. Davidson says KFR investigators will be at the property on Cree Road throughout the day.

KFR reminds residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors in their homes.

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UPDATE (6:30 a.m.): KFR crews say over the scanner they have knocked down the fire in the interior of the structure. Crews await the arrival of FortisBC and BC Hydro.

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) are responding to a residential structure fire on Okanagan Way on the Tk’emlups reserve.

The call came in over the scanner shortly before 6:00 a.m. Wednesday (June 17). Firefighters on scene reported a fully engulfed trailer next to a house.

A plume of black smoke could be seen filling the air of Kamloops early Wednesday morning.

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KFR has requested BC Hydro and FortisBC crews to assist as gas utilities are involved. KFR has managed to shut off electricity and gas to the property.

CFJC Today has a camera on scene.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it’s available.

by Aaron Schulze

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Kamloops Fire Rescue responding to early morning trailer fire on the Tk’emlups reserve

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