Category Archives: Wildfires
Drifting wildfire smoke leads to air quality advisory for Cariboo-area communities
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Williams Lake and Quesnel areas are both under a special air quality statement as drifting wildfire smoke makes it way south.The alert, which was initially issued Saturday (J...
Jun 22, 2025
TNRD launches expanded FireSmart rebate program for seniors over 65
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has expanded its FireSmart Rebate Program to include a new offering for seniors over the age of 65.Spokesperson Colton Davies says eligible resi...
Jun 21, 2025
Back from prairie deployment, skimmers are standing by in Kamloops - along with Conair's newest toy
KAMLOOPS - After a two-week stretch out in Saskatchewan around the end of May, the BC Wildfire Service's Conair Fire Boss skimmers have returned to Kamloops and the wildfire base at the airport. Durin...
Jun 18, 2025
Wildfire near Battle Bluffs trailhead under control, BCWS says
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the wildfire that sparked west of the Battle Bluffs trailhead on Sunday (June 15) afternoon is currently under control. "BCWS responded with both ground ...
Jun 16, 2025
TNRD to host free chipping day events in four Kamloops-area communities
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be hosting free chipping day events in four rural communities in the Kamloops-area over the next two weeks. In a statement, the TNRD said t...
Jun 16, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire near Battle Bluffs trailhead being held at 1.5 hectares
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 9:30 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says a wildfire that sparked west of the Battle Bluffs trailhead Sunday (June 15) afternoon is being held at 1.5 hectares in size. Crews were att...
Jun 15, 2025
No new wildfires reported in Kamloops Fire Centre after 600+ lightning strikes Thursday
UPDATE (11:45 a.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says the fire near Cache Creek is being held at 5.63 hectares.EARLIER: CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service estimates there were 622 lightning strik...
Jun 13, 2025
New wildfire spotted just outside of Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - UPDATE (8:45 p.m.): The fire size has been updated to 5.63 hectares.BC Wildfire Service now says the fire was sparked by lightning.EARLIER: BC Wildfire Service crews responded to a...
Jun 12, 2025
Category 2 open fire prohibition taking effect in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - Another layer of fire prohibitions has been placed over the Kamloops Fire Centre amid drier and warmer conditions. Effective noon Friday (June 13), the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 o...
Jun 11, 2025
Kamloops citizens asked to remain vigilant for fires after weekend hot spell
KAMLOOPS - Residents of Kamloops are being asked to keep up fire smart practices in light of a heat wave that came through Kamloops on the weekend. The call comes from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) after...
Jun 09, 2025
