Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Two more evacuation alerts in place due to wildfire near Whitecroft
KAMLOOPS - Two evacuation alerts were issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) for properties in Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks).As of Sunday (July 11), three properties in Eil...
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
Evacuation order issued for Big Stick area
PRINCE GEORGE - An evacuation order was issued by the Cariboo Regional District for the Big Stick area Saturday (July 10) evening. The order replaces the Big Stick Area Alert issued on July 3 at 1 p.m...
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
Two evacuation alerts near Canim Lake area
KAMLOOPS - Two evacuation alerts were issues by the Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre for 396 combined parcels in the Canim Lake Area. The alerts cover 52,690 total hectares...
Jul 10, 2021
As smoke clears from Canada Day fire, City of Kamloops adds second road out of Juniper Ridge to priority list
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has provided more details regarding its response to the East Kamloops fire that threatened both Juniper Ridge and Valleyview on July 1, and says the process has started...
Jul 06, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service optimistic Sparks Lake wildfire restrictions could be reduced in coming days
KAMLOOPS - The incident commander for the Sparks Lake wildfire said progress is being made near Deadman Valley to Red Lake. During the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) wildfire update on Tue...
Jul 06, 2021
Out-of-province fire resources delayed due to mechanical issues, still en route to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Help will arrive to B.C. a few days later than expected.B.C. Wildfire Service's (BCWS) Director of Provincial Operations Cliff Chapman said 100 out-of-province resources were expected to ar...
Jul 05, 2021
'They pull together': Tk'emlúps community welcoming wildfire evacuees
TK'EMLUPS, B.C. - Since opening up the Kamloopa Powwow Arbour to wildfire evacuees, Tk'emlps volunteers have been given a flood of donations - including food, water, blankets, clothing and camping sup...
Jul 05, 2021
