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Kamloops Pulp Mill

Kamloops Pulp Mill testing alarm systems, holding evacuation drill

May 16, 2024 | 8:02 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Pulp Mill will test its alarm systems and hold an evacuation drill Thursday (May 16) morning.

In a news release issued at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Kruger Inc., the owner of the Kamloops Pulp Mill, says the test and evacuation drill will start at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last around 60 minutes. Nearby residents may hear the alarms.

Kruger says it’s part of the mill’s emergency response procedures.