Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Surveillance video shows suspects igniting damaging fire at Country Auto Sales
KAMLOOPS - Following an alleged, intentionally lit vehicle fire at a North Shore car dealership, the owners hope witnesses will come forward and speak with police. Just after 6:00 a.m. today (Oct. 25)...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fire destroys three vehicles at local auto dealership
Image Credit: Nathan RitchieKAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue had to deal with a fire on 8th Street this morning that had the potential to be much more serious if fire crews hadn't been able to resp...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie
Quiet wildfire season provided opportunity for out-of-province deployments
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire season has come to a close and unlike the past two years, this year did not burn its way into the history books. Within the Kamloops Fire Centre there were 199 fires, burning j...
Oct 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Honour Ranch to offer life-saving treatment for veterans and first responders
ASHCROFT, BC - Nearly a decade ago, Al De Genova established Honour House. It was created as a place for injured veterans or first responders and their families to stay when they were in the Lower Mai...
Oct 07, 2019 Imager Credit: Kathleen Fisher Photography
Families encouraged to make home fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - When the smoke alarm is sounding, it's time to act. Kamloops Fire Rescue is encouraging families to make fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week. "Planning really helps," said KFR Lif...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
4-year-old child expected to recover after fall from 3rd storey window in Surrey
SURREY - After falling out of a 3rd storey window in Surrey this weekend, a 4-year-old child is expected to make a full recovery. In a release, RCMP say around 3:30 p.m yesterday (Sept. 21), they arri...
Sep 22, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Could a sprinkler system have saved Parkcrest Elementary?
KAMLOOPS - There's some relief for those affected by the devastating fire at Parkcrest Elementary last week. RCMP have ruled out arson as the cause of the fire. However, Kamloops Fire Rescue is still ...
Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Shovelnose Mountain wildfire south of Merritt now being held
MERRITT - According to an update from the BC Wildfire Service, the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire about 30 kilometres south of Merritt is now being held. In a tweet today, the service says the fire is e...
Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Multiple fire starts brought to Kamloops area by lightning storm now extinguished
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue dealt with a number of calls yesterday (Sept. 7), after a lightning storm made its way through the area. Reports of lightning strikes around town began flowing in short...
Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Contributed by Scott Tordoff)
BC Wildfire Service battling out of control fires near Merritt, Peachland
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service is tackling several fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre today (Sept. 7). Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire is now estimate...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
