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Investigation underway into fire at Kamloops car lot
KAMLOOPS - Investigators are looking into a fire that broke out late Wednesday (Oct. 13) night at a used car lot on Tranquille Road.Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) says it was called out to the fire at Red...
Oct 14, 2021
Gas can found on fire outside Westsyde home
KAMLOOPS - A Westsyde resident woke up to smoke and located a gas can on fire outside of their front door Tuesday (Oct. 12) morning.Kamloops Fire Rescue reported a suspected arson on the 800-block of ...
Oct 13, 2021
Injured man believed to be linked to daylight south Nanaimo shooting
NANAIMO - One man was injured and two people were arrested following a daytime shooting in Nanaimo.RCMP said they were called to a home on Nicol St. near Needham St. after reports of gunshots directed...
Oct 12, 2021
Kamloops Fire Rescue emphasizes smoke alarm maintenance during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - Checking smoke alarms is the main focus for Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) during Fire Prevention Week.KFR encourages residents to check their smoke alarms every month and check and change thei...
Oct 06, 2021
VIDEO: Large overnight structure fire causes extensive damage
LANTZVILLE - Multiple buildings and vehicles were either destroyed or sustained significant damage after a large structure fire broke out across two properties in upper Lantzville.A call for help was ...
Oct 06, 2021
'Those events will be more common': East Interface Fire debrief highlights recommended preventive measures
KAMLOOPS - The July 27 post-event debrief of the Kamloops East Interface Fire was presented to council during Tuesday's (Oct. 5) meeting.Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Fire Chief Steve Robinson spoke in c...
Oct 05, 2021
Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots
NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith.The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being ...
Sep 02, 2021
Major ignition scheduled for Monday on White Rock Lake fire
VERNON - Monday is expected to be the day when a massive ignition is held on the White Rock Lake wildfire west of Vernon. The process is expected to produce significant smoke which will be visible aro...
Aug 29, 2021
BC Wildfire Service reports progress on all flanks of White Rock Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Crews continue to see positive progress along all flanks of the White Rock Lake wildfire. In its Saturday (Aug. 28) update, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says infrared drone scans will con...
Aug 28, 2021
B.C. Premier Horgan calls for new approach to fighting wildfires
LOGAN LAKE - B.C.'s Premier is suggesting the time has come to change the way British Columbia approaches wildfires. John Horgan told media in Logan Lake on Friday (Aug. 27) that three of the worst wi...
Aug 27, 2021
