Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Kamloops RCMP investigating semi-trailer truck collision and fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a semi-trailer truck caught fire along the Trans Canada Highway yesterday (Aug. 2). Cst. Crystal Evelyn says at around 5:50 p.m, police were called to ...
Aug 03, 2021
Evacuation order rescinded for remainder of Sicamous
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was downgraded by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Tuesday (Aug. 3) afternoon.The remaining evacuation order for 32 properties in the District of Sicamous due to t...
Aug 03, 2021
Semi-trailer truck catches fire, closes westbound Highway 1 lanes west of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE- 4:30 AM August 3- - A semi driver was pulled from his rig and taken to hospital with undetermined injuries following an incident last night in the westbound lanes of the Trans Canad...
Aug 02, 2021
Police investigate two arson cases in Armstrong
Some grass fires in Armstrong this weekend are being investigated as arson by RCMP.Police say on Saturday, July 31, a person out for a walk came upon two small grass fires burning in the ditch near th...
Aug 01, 2021
Logan Lake issues evacuation alert in response to Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The District of Logan Lake issued an evacuation alert Friday (July 30) evening.A statement signed by Mayor Robin Smith said it would be prudent for residents to prepare to leave the area wi...
Jul 31, 2021
Wildfire worries rise in Kamloops Fire Centre as BC long weekend arrives
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is preparing for a challenging weekend with temperatures heating up and the possibility of lightning moving through the region. The fire danger rating for the southe...
Jul 30, 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
One person sent to hospital after plane overturns on Kamloops Lake
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP responded to a report involving a small plane that was found upside down in Kamloops Lake near Frederick Road. Cst. Crystal Evelyn said the lone occupant of the plane...
Jul 28, 2021
