Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
One person killed in motorcycle crash outside of Savona
SAVONA, B.C. - Kamloops RCMP say one person was killed yesterday (May 1) in a motorcycle crash outside of Savona. In a news release, spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the crash took place near Tun...
May 02, 2022
Three-hectare wildfire ignites in Anglemont
ANGLEMONT, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service was alerted to the Shuswap yesterday (Apr. 28) for a wildfire in the Anglemont area. In an update this morning (Apr. 29), the wildfire service says the Horses...
Apr 29, 2022
Fire near Thompson Rivers University caused by homeless person's campfire: KFR
KAMLOOPS - The grass fire that broke out in a gully near the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) residences Saturday (April 16) afternoon was caused by a homeless person's campfire.Ray Webster, Kamloops ...
Apr 21, 2022
BC Wildfire urges Cariboo Fire Centre residents to wait for windy conditions to pass before burning
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is urging residents and industry personnel in the Cariboo Fire Centre to be extremely cautious when carrying out outdoor burning Friday (April 8).In a ...
Apr 08, 2022
Man seriously injured after rollover on Highway 97 north of 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A 42-year-old Vancouver Island Man was taken to Williams Lake Hospital and may have suffered a spinal cord injury following a serious crash on Highway 97.100 Mile House RCMP say...
Apr 08, 2022
1 dead in helicopter crash near Sayward
CAMPBELL RIVER - A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash near Sayward, north of Campbell River.A news release from Island District RCMP stated Sayward RCMP were informed on Wednesday, April 6 at arou...
Apr 06, 2022
Fire seen in Barnhartvale a permitted Category 3 open fire: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - Flames in the Barnhartvale mountains that caught Kamloops residents' eyes Tuesday (April 5) evening were described as a Category 3 open fire.Aydan Coray, BC Wildfire Service Information Off...
Apr 06, 2022
Prescribed burn planned for Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the City of Williams Lake are planning to conduct a prescribed burn within city limits to reduce wildfire risks in the area.In a news release Tuesd...
Apr 05, 2022
Man dies after crash on Highway 5 north of Rayleigh
KAMLOOPS - A Kelowna man in his 50s passed away after he was involved in a crash on the Yellowhead Highway north of Rayleigh Sunday (April 3) evening.Kamloops RCMP were called to the 6000-block of the...
Apr 04, 2022
BC Wildfire Service gearing up for summer as official first day of fire season begins
KAMLOOPS - April 1 marks the official start of wildfire season in B.C. and the Kamloops Fire Centre is gearing up with new recruits, preparing for the upcoming shift to year-round service. Through Apr...
Apr 01, 2022
