Category Archives: Wildfires
TNRD rescinds a portion of Evacuation Order near Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - A portion of the Evacuation Order near Barnes Lake in Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.The following 41 properties are no longer on an Evacua...
Jul 29, 2021
Predicted rain in Kamloops region could slow wildfires but won't stop them
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in weeks, the Kamloops area could see some precipitation. Environment Canada is predicting rain showers over the long weekend. "Much of the region will get some showers,"...
Jul 29, 2021
White Spot burgers supporting wildfire relief efforts
KAMLOOPS - There are currently 827 properties that have been evacuated in the Thompson-Nicola region, and 3,108 are on alert. If you're going out for dinner tonight, that's a good reason to head to Wh...
Jul 29, 2021
Flat Lake wildfire puts 161 properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation alert Wednesday (July 28) evening.The alert affects 161 properties in the Bonaparte Plateau electoral area due to the near ...
Jul 28, 2021
Evacuation order downgraded for 110 properties impacted by Sparks Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) partially downgraded an evacuation order Wednesday (July 28) evening.The evacuation order for 110 properties in Alpine Valley and Frederick, due...
Jul 28, 2021
Ruins and destruction of Lytton bring back memories of heartbreak for Louis Creek
KAMLOOPS - Eighteen years ago, the McLure fire roared through Louis Creek destroying homes and businesses, similar to what happened recently in Lytton. The ruins and destruction of the Lytton communit...
Jul 28, 2021
Wildfire Service preparing for tough conditions as Kamloops Fire Centre heats up
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service says it is bracing for more significant fire behaviour in the coming days, as the region faces a predicted heat wave. BC Wildfire Service Fire Information Officer Sh...
Jul 28, 2021
Cariboo Regional District rescinds two Evacuation Alerts
WILLAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has lifted the Sulphurous Lake and Little Drewry Lake Area Evacuation Alerts.The Sulphurous Lake Area Alert was put in place July 5, while the Little...
Jul 28, 2021
'It's a big relief': Walhachin evacuation order lifted as fire crews battle Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (July 26) night, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded an evacuation order that they had placed on the community of Walhachin.For Darren and Jody Carey, Tuesday (...
Jul 27, 2021
Counsellor: Smoke and haze causing summertime sadness
Kamloops is ranked "very high risk" on Environment Canada's Air Quality Index today (July 27).The advice from health officials remains the same - avoid outdoor activities and stay hydrated, but is the...
Jul 27, 2021
