Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Columbia Street traffic diverted as Kamloops Fire Rescue investigates downtown smoke report
KAMLOOPS - Traffic was momentarily snarled in front of Royal Inland Hospital along Columbia Street Wednesday morning (May 7), as Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called out to a report of smoke at a st...
May 07, 2025
Most open burning banned in Barriere as District implements new fire ban
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere has brought in a ban all fires larger than a campfire as of 12:00 p.m. Saturday (May 3).They say this ban on all Category 2 and Category 3 burns is being impl...
May 03, 2025
Structure fire in Merritt destroys 2021 flood damaged homes along Pine Street
MERRITT - A pair of structure fires in Merritt Saturday evening (April 26) has razed several of the homes that were left damaged from 2021 flooding in the community.The two homes had already been purc...
Apr 26, 2025
Launch of new fuel reduction rebate programs in Kamloops, TNRD imminent
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is expected to soon announce the launch of a new rebate program to incentivize some fuel mitigation work this year. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Life Safety Educator Capt...
Apr 21, 2025
Merritt crews battle Saturday night structure fire at abandoned building
MERRITT - Details are limited by Merritt Fire Rescue crews were called to a blaze at an abandoned building along Midday Valley Road Saturday (April 12) night.Video from the scene shared on social medi...
Apr 13, 2025
Sunday grass fire in Strathcona Park marks unofficial start of fire season: KFR
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire season unofficially kicked off this weekend after a grass fire was put out in Strathcona Park Sunday (April 6). While there is no official word on what caused the grass fire, Kamlo...
Apr 07, 2025
Kamloops Fire Rescue douses flames at Ord Road mobile home
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops home along Ord Road was significantly damaged by fire Tuesday evening (April 1) as firefighters were called to the L&E Trailer Park.Several units responded to the area and we...
Apr 02, 2025
Kamloops firefighters make quick work of brush fire along Tranquille Road riverbank
KAMLOOPS - Emergency crews appear to have made quick work of a small brush fire along the riverbank on Tranquille Road Saturday (March 22) afternoon, though details remain limited at this time. It app...
Mar 22, 2025
District of Clearwater establishes new wildfire initial attack crew; expands FireSmart mitigation work
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The District of Clearwater has established a pair of wildfire response and mitigation initiatives to help it better respond to a growing threat facing the community. Clearwater Mayo...
Mar 20, 2025
One month left for community response organizations to apply for grant-funded wildfire training and PPE
KAMLOOPS - There's about one month left in the application window for community groups looking to receive wildland firefighting training and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). It's part of...
Mar 18, 2025
