Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
Marty Hastings 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...
James Peters Jul 21, 2024
Mara Mountain wildfire burning away from Sicamous: CSRD
SICAMOUS -- The Mara Mountain fire is growing away from Sicamous, according to a news release issued on Saturday (July 20) by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Lightning is the suspected cause o...
Marty Hastings Jul 21, 2024
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