Category Archives: Wildfires
TNRD meeting with Monte Lake, Westwold, and Paxton Valley residents to discuss fire recovery
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will host a meeting for residents of Monte Lake, Westwold, and Paxton Valley.The TNRD says its goal is to discuss fire recovery and next steps f...
Aug 15, 2021
Wildfire emerges near Brook Creek, TNRD issues handful of evacuation orders and alerts Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Since Saturday (Aug. 14) evening, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued three new evacuation orders, three evacuation alerts, and partially downgraded on evacuation order. Bec...
Aug 15, 2021
Wildfire expands on Logan Lake's north and west side, threatens mine site
KAMLOOPS - Numerous evacuation orders and alerts were altered as gusty winds threaten to increase the size and intensity of wildfires in B.C.The District of Logan Lake stated on Aug. 14 that the Tremo...
Aug 15, 2021
TNRD issues evacuation order for 102 properties due to Lytton Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Saturday (Aug. 14) afternoon.The order was issued for 102 properties W...
Aug 14, 2021
Long-term care residents in 100 Mile House temporarily relocating to Williams Lake due to wildfire concerns
100 MILE HOUSE B.C. - Interior Health (IH) is responding to wildfire threats near the community of 100 Mile House.In response to nearby wildfire activity, IH is relocating Fischer Place and Mill Site ...
Aug 14, 2021
TNRD issues evacuation order for 22 properties near Highway 1 south of Lytton
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Saturday (Aug. 14) afternoon.The order was issued for 22 properties du...
Aug 14, 2021
Logan Lake loses power, Highland Valley mine no longer on evacuation order
KAMLOOPS - The District of Logan Lake announced in its Aug. 14 evacuation update it has lost power as the Tremont Creek wildfire moved slowly towards the community. The district states winds are light...
Aug 14, 2021
BC Wildfire Service prepares for increase in gusty winds and lightning
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says it is preparing for a potential increase in lightning strikes and shifting winds as cooler weather is forecast over the next few days. Fire information officer...
Aug 14, 2021
TNRD reports 29 properties near Monte Lake lost due to White Rock Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - A portion of the damage caused by the White Rock Lake wildfire is being discovered. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is reporting that 28 primary residences and one commercial s...
Aug 14, 2021
Evacuation Alert expansion near Cherry Creek
KAMLOOPS - An Evacuation Alert in the Cherry Creek area west of Kamloops, has been expanded to cover land on the north side of Highway 1.The Alert was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (...
Aug 13, 2021
