Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
B.C. Coroners Services sees uptick in reported deaths, extreme heat suspect factor
VICTORIA - B.C. has seen a significant increase in deaths since the beginning of the heatwave, where it's suspected that extreme heat has been contributory. According to Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe, t...
Jun 29, 2021
North Shore vehicle fire under investigation
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire Aspen Street and Tranquille Road Friday (June 25) evening.A Honda Civic was found with fire damage in the engine compartment. The flames wer...
Jun 28, 2021
Category Two open burning prohibition coming for Cariboo Fire Centre
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Effective at noon on Friday (June 25), Category Two open burning, as well as other equipment and activities, will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre's jurisdiction ...
Jun 23, 2021
District of Barriere bans open burning amid rising temperatures
BARRIERE, B.C. - A complete fire ban is in effect in the District of Barriere as of Wednesday (June 23).That means no campfires or open burning at all, but barbecues and Canadian Standards Association...
Jun 23, 2021
Cement truck overturns on Highway 5A in Aberdeen; no injuries or major spill
KAMLOOPS - A cement truck tipped onto its side Monday (June 21) morning at Highway 5A and Aberdeen Drive, but the driver and area were left largely unscathed.Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) said the driver...
Jun 21, 2021
Wildfire south of Lytton grows to 250 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The George Road wildfire remains out of control.Fire Information Officer Madison Smith said the fire nearly seven kilometres south of Lytton, east of Highway 1, grew to 250 hectares on Satu...
Jun 19, 2021
'It's really sad:' Whiskey Creek service station flattened in non-suspicious fire
WHISKEY CREEK - Fire officials believe a damaging blaze which destroyed the Whiskey Creek Co-op service station was accidental.Lt. Theresa Benoit with Coombs-Hillers Volunteer fire department said the...
Jun 18, 2021
'Quick save': cigarette butt fire doesn't spread far at G and M Road
KAMLOOPS - A reminder to the public to completely put out their cigarettes before discarding them.Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on G and M Road Friday (June 11) evening where ligh...
Jun 12, 2021
In the wake of deadly fire, TNRD to renew probe into fire protection options for Monte Creek area
KAMLOOPS - After a deadly house fire in the Monte Creek area Tuesday evening (June 8), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District says it will continue to ask residents if they want to bring in a fire hall...
Jun 10, 2021
One person believed dead after house fire ignites on Hook Road
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say one person is suspected to have died last night (June 8) after a large house fire ignited along Hook Road east of Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP Media Relations Officer Cst. Crys...
Jun 09, 2021
