Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Walhachin ordered to evacuate as Tremont Creek wildfire grows
KAMLOOPS - The community of Walhachin, 65 kilometres west of Kamloops, is under an order to evacuate by the Thompson - Nicola Regional District.The order was put in place Saturday evening at 9:14 p.m....
Jul 17, 2021
Evacuation order for Bonaparte Plateau due to Flat Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Saturday (July 17) evening.The West of Flat Lake wildfire that is meas...
Jul 17, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service: Mowhokam Creek wildfire now part of Lytton Creek Complex
KAMLOOPS - The 400-hectare, out of control Mowhokam Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar is now part of the Lytton Creek Complex.Along with the Mowhokam Creek blaze, B.C. Wildfire Service said on Saturd...
Jul 17, 2021
Vehicle incident closes southbound lanes on Coquihalla
UPDATE (3:25 p.m.): Drive B.C. said the southbound lanes are clear. Delays are still expected due to congestion. Drivers are asked to watch for traffic control. EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - Major delays and co...
Jul 17, 2021
Area restriction near Brenda Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire Service implemented an area restriction order for the vicinity of the Brenda Creek wildfire Saturday (July 17) morning.The size of the area restriction reflects the continued ...
Jul 17, 2021
White Rock Lake wildfire puts 213 properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation alert was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Friday (July 16) evening.The 2,500-hectare White Rock Lake wildfire so...
Jul 17, 2021
Wildfire crews set up at Parkcrest School in Kamloops as fires burn across the region
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire crews are setting up camp at Parkcrest School in Kamloops as fires continue to burn across the region. However, in the past 24 hours, the spread of local fires may have calmed down...
Jul 16, 2021
Wildfire increase prompts TNRD to formally request provincial state of emergency
KAMLOOPS - Three weeks ago, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board opted not to ask the B.C. government for a state of emergency. Since then, Board Chair Ken Gillis says the regional district has...
Jul 16, 2021
RAW VIDEO: Downtown Kamloops crash Thursday followed traffic stop, flight from police
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have a suspect in custody after a botched escape from police that ended up in a crash at a downtown Kamloops intersection.WATCH: A suspect is brought into custody after Thursday's coll...
Jul 16, 2021
Royal Inland COVID-19 outbreak comes to an end; 21 of 45 new cases Friday in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says a COVID-19 outbreak on 6 South at Royal Inland Hospital has officially been declared over.The outbreak was first declared on June 30 and grew to 10 patient cases. ...
Jul 16, 2021
