Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Fire destroys two homes east of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Fire has destroyed a pair of homes in a modular home neighbourhood east of Kamloops.The fire broke out Monday morning (July 22) on Shuswap Road near Rivershore.Two homes were completely des...
Jul 22, 2024
Alexander Lake wildfire north of Kamloops being held: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - The closest active wildfire to the City of Kamloops is being held at 33 hectares in size. In an update Sunday (July 21) night, the BC Wildfire Service says the Alexander Lake wildfire at Po...
Jul 22, 2024
Semi-truck fire closes southbound lanes of Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt overnight
UPDATE (10:00 a.m.): BC Highway Patrol told CFJC Today the semi-truck caught fire after making contact with a median. No serious injuries were reported.UPDATE (8:00 a.m.): BC Emergency Health Services...
Jul 22, 2024
Highway 1 from Cache Creek to Spences Bridge closed due to Shetland Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Shetland Creek wildfire has closed the Trans Canada Highway from Cache Creek to Spences Bridge.At around 5:30 p.m. Sunday (July 21), DriveBC announced that the stretch of Hi...
Jul 21, 2024
United Way B.C. inviting grant applications, donations to support of those affected by wildfires
United Way B.C. notes in a press release it is mobilizing to support individuals and communities impacted by destructive wildfires across the province.Non-profits supporting those affected can apply f...
Jul 21, 2024
Firefighters spend Sunday keeping Shetland Creek blaze away from Ashcroft, Hat Creek Valley, Spences Bridge
UPDATE (6:00 p.m.): Highway 1 between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge is now closed due to wildfire. EARLIER: ASHCROFT, B.C. - While the massive Shetland Creek wildfire threatens property on several fl...
Jul 21, 2024
District of Wells issues evacuation alert due to growing Antler Creek wildfire
WELLS, B.C. - UPDATE: This story has been updated with new information here. EARLIER: The district of Wells issued an evacuation alert on Sunday (July 21) afternoon due to the Antler Creek wildfire, a...
Jul 21, 2024
Evacuation alert in place for Barkerville area
Williams Lake, B.C. -- UPDATE: This story has been updated with new information here. EARLIER: An evacuation alert was issued at noon on Sunday (July 21) by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Ope...
Jul 21, 2024
Evacuation alert issued for Tatelkuz Lake area due to wildfire danger
Williams Lake, B.C. -- An evacuation alert has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre for 33 parcels in the Tatelkuz Lake area. The alert was issued on Sunday (Jul...
Jul 21, 2024
Evacuation order issued for Kuyakuz Lake area
Williams Lake, B.C. -- An evacuation order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre for 29 parcels in the Kuyakuz Lake area.The order covers 92,335 hectares. Due to...
Jul 21, 2024
