Category Archives: Wildfires
Hot, dry weather a worry for those facing fire danger
KAMLOOPS - More alerts issued, some rescinded. A mixed picture on the wildfire front this morning (Tuesday). 301 fires are currently burning in B.C., 16 of those springing up in the past two days. 98 ...
Jul 13, 2021
Nearby neighbourhoods keep their eye on Embleton Mountain fire
WHITECROFT, B.C. - The Embleton Mountain fire is still classified as out of control as of Monday with the village of Whitecroft remaining on evacuation order.It began on Friday (July 9) and by the nex...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP update Lytton fire investigation; cause not yet determined
LYTTON, B.C. - The BC RCMP has released a statement into the ongoing investigation of the Lytton fire that devastated the Village on June 30, 2021. A cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. "The...
Jul 12, 2021
Evacuation alerts lifted around Napier Lake, Deka Lake fires
KAMLOOPS AND 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - There is some good news on the wildfire front, as tensions around a pair of Interior wildfires have eased. On Monday afternoon (July 12), the Thompson-Nicola Region...
Jul 12, 2021
City of Kamloops, B.C. government meet to discuss secondary access out of Juniper Ridge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops appears to have a map on moving forward following the issues caused by the July 1 East Interface Fire.Mayor Ken Christian and Chief Administrative Officer David Trawin ...
Jul 12, 2021
Hot weather will continue to cause problems for firefighters
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire situation isn't going to get any better with the hot temperatures expected today (Monday). Environment Canada says we're looking at highs in the 35-38 range the next few days. ...
Jul 12, 2021
RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, B.C. - RCMP have set up three security checkpoints around Lytton, B.C., and they say there will be an update soon on the investigation into the cause of the fast-moving wildfire that destroyed...
Jul 11, 2021
Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts issue evacuation alerts near Flat Lake area
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire in the Cariboo Fire Centre is impacting both the Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts. Evacuation alerts were issued for properties in the Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola m...
Jul 11, 2021
Evacuation alert issued for Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS - An evacuation alert has been issued by Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for all properties within its boundaries. The alert is due to the Embleton Mountain Wildfire west of Whitecrof...
Jul 11, 2021
Road to Sun Peaks only open for residents and employees due to Embleton Mountain Fire
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks is still operational despite the nearby Embleton Mountain Wildfire, albeit only to guests who are already at the resort. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has ...
Jul 11, 2021
