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Evacuation alerts rescinded in Ashcroft, Cache Creek as Mother Nature takes the side of firefighters
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A turn in the weather and progress fighting the Shetland Creek wildfire have resulted in good news for the communities of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.Both communities have rescinded evac...
Jul 25, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kamloops and area, Nicola and Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Nicola, Shuswap and South Thompson regions Thursday (July 25). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of se...
Jul 25, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue knocks down and keeps North Shore garage fire from spreading
KAMLOOPS - Just before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday (July 24), Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) was called out to a structure fire on the North Shore. The fire began in a detached garage on Birch Street, just off...
Jul 25, 2024
Evacuation ordered west of 100 Mile House as wildfire looms
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District has put an evacuation order and alert in place just west of 100 Mile House due to the growing Moose Valley wildfire.The affected properties are on ...
Jul 24, 2024
Quiet for now, the Kamloops emergency reception centre stands ready to help
KAMLOOPS - The McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre is home to the City of Kamloops Emergency Support Service (ESS) host community reception centre.With wildfires burning across the province and in ...
Jul 24, 2024
RCMP officer charged after tense exchange, rough arrest outside Kamloops City Hall caught on video
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops RCMP officer is facing charges of assault and mischief after a rough arrest outside of Kamloops City Hall a year ago that was captured on video.The B.C. Prosecution Service says ...
Jul 24, 2024
Wheeler Mountain wildfire in Lac Du Bois Grasslands being held
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire burning in the Lac Du Bois Grasslands is being held. In an update Tuesday (July 23) evening, the BC Wildfire Service says the Wheeler Mountain wildfire is projected to remain wit...
Jul 24, 2024
No growth reported on Shetland Creek wildfire, but a second fire sparks to the north
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The highway between Cache Creek and Ashcroft has reopened Tuesday (July 23) afternoon as the BC Wildfire Service battles the nearby Shetland Creek Wildfire. BCWS has 156 firefighte...
Jul 23, 2024
Nearly 150 lightning strikes recorded in the Kamloops valley Monday; 20 new wildfires ignite in the fire centre
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 150 lightning strikes were recorded throughout the Kamloops valley as thunderstorms rolled through Monday (July 22). Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven says it's due the two...
Jul 23, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue knocks down two fires started by lightning in Peterson Creek and Rose Hill
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 str...
Jul 23, 2024
