Category Archives: Wildfires
Lightning possibility over North Thompson and Cariboo areas creates concern for the BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is keeping a close on the weather as the first weekend of June arrives. There are just five fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 52 burning across the provi...
Jun 02, 2023
One of two notable Cariboo wildfires being held: BC Wildfire Service
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - One of two notable wildfires burning in the Cariboo Fire Centre is now being held.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced at around 5:30 p.m. Monday (May 1) that the Lost Valley...
May 02, 2023
Pressy Lake-area residents given all-clear by TNRD
70 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - There is good news for residents in the Pressy Lake area east of 70 Mile House.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says the nearby Lost Valley wildfire is no longer posing a th...
May 01, 2023
UPDATE: Evacuation Alert issued for Pavilion Reserve
ASHCROFT, B.C. - UPDATE (5:40 p.m.): The Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for Pavilion Indian Reserve #1 due to the Southeast Skwish Creek wildfire. Residents of the reserve sh...
Apr 18, 2023
Above normal snowpack percentage in Lower Thompson could increase flood risk
KAMLOOPS - After a somewhat dry January in the B.C. Interior, February's snowfall within the region has guided the alpine snowpack closer to a normal rate.In a report by the province, snowpack was at ...
Mar 10, 2023
With wildfires flaring up, the City of Kamloops activates its Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre as wildfires begin to pop up in the area.In a news release today (Aug. 2), the City says is it working with Kamloops Fire ...
Aug 02, 2022
Wildfire near Highway 1 being held, Watching Creek wildfire currently not a threat to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says 80 new wildfires sparks over the long weekend, 50 of which have been determined to be caused by lightning.The Polygon Pond wildfire near Highway 1 around...
Aug 02, 2022
Campfire ban to begin Thursday in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is ordering a campfire ban effective noon Thursday (Aug. 4) throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.It says the measure is being taken to prevent human-caused wil...
Aug 02, 2022
Evacuation Alert issued for properties northwest of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an Evacuation Alert for residents near the Watching Creek wildfire 15 km northwest of Kamloops. The affected area is the northwest ed...
Aug 01, 2022
High winds and hot temperatures fueling fires near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A series of wildfires have popped up near Kamloops Monday (Aug. 1) afternoon, producing large plumes of smoke and reminding residents of recent smokey summers.The Watching Creek wildfire wa...
Aug 01, 2022
