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Wildfire

Valleyview Drive closed as wildfire flares up in Kamloops

Jul 2, 2021 | 1:18 PM

KAMLOOPS – A fire near Thursday evening’s wildfire in eastern Kamloops, has flared up again and has forced the closure of a road in Valleyview.

Emergency crews have closed Valleyview Drive at the intersection with McKay Place and at the intersection of Tanager Drive. Vehicles should avoid the area to allow emergency crews enough room to work.

An Air-tanker has delivered a load of fire retardent on the hillside above Valleyview Drive in an effort to stop the fire.

Kamloops Fire Rescue is also on the scene with several pieces of equipment to halt the growth of the fire. At this point, it has not impacted any homes.