Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Cariboo Regional District rescinds two evacuation orders related to Canim Lake and Flat Lake wildfires
WILLIAMS LAKE - Two evacuation orders were rescinded by the Cariboo Regional District on Saturday (July 24).The first rescission affects a portion of the Flat Lake to Green Lake North order issued on ...
Jul 24, 2021
TNRD issues evacuation order for 103 properties due to Young Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Wednesday (July 21) evening.The order was issued to 103 properties due...
Jul 21, 2021
Donation drop-offs at Northeast Complex will be turned away due to safety reasons: B.C. Wildfire Service
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service said there is no need for additional supplies.B.C. Wildfire Service said it's aware of several requests for donations of items to firefighters in the Ca...
Jul 21, 2021
Evacuation order for five properties evacuated due to McKay Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Wednesday (July 21) evening.The order was issued to five properties du...
Jul 21, 2021
Two more properties on evacuation order due to Sparks Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order was issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Emergency Operations Centre in Kamloops Wednesday (July 21) afternoon.The order was issued to two more propert...
Jul 21, 2021
Evacuation order for 32 more properties due to White Rock Lake wildfire
UPDATE (7:05): An evacuation alert was issued for 165 properties in the Grasslands electoral area.Affected properties include:2370 to 2912 Barnhartvale Rd2901 to 6975 Hwy 974120 to 4249 Kristianson Rd...
Jul 20, 2021
KFR encourages residents to 'FireSmart' their homes amid wildfires
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) and the City of Kamloops are asking homeowners to 'FireSmart' their properties again this summer.Fire Chief Steve Robinson said there's more urgency for Kamloops ...
Jul 20, 2021
Commercial accommodations scarce for TNRD evacuees
KAMLOOPS - With 20 active evacuation orders issued within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, as well as 26 active evacuation alerts, the TNRD is in a tight spot for where to send evacuees. "I can ...
Jul 20, 2021
Visibility and terrain creating challenges for crews fighting White Rock Lake wildfire: TNRD
KAMLOOPS - As of Tuesday afternoon (July 20), BC Wildfire Service data shows the White Rock Lake fire near Westwold is still burning out of control at more than 4,300 hectares. Thompson-Nicola Regiona...
Jul 20, 2021
VIDEO: Crews attempt rescue after dog falls down Nanaimo's Abyss
NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city.Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the s...
Jul 20, 2021
