Kamloops Fire

• ‘Really dark smoke’: Fire damages historic church in Kamloops 

  Crews extinguished a fire at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1887 and is the oldest public building remaining in the city.

  Fire

  May 3
  
• Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

  The Ross Moore Lake fire south of Kamloops now covers more than 72 square kilometres, and on Sunday, prompted a revised evacuation order for two properties east of Lac Le Jeune

  Fire

  Aug 14, 2023
  
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• Kamloops RCMP open criminal probe after campfire spreads to brush, threatens homes

  Crews with the municipal fire department and BC Wildfire Service were able to quickly knock the fire down and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. 

  Crime

  Apr 19, 2023
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• One dead after fire at closed Kamloops, B.C. restaurant

  In the aftermath of the fire, a body was discovered in a collapsed part of the restaurant.

  Fire

  Oct 29, 2022
• Kamloops scraps Canada Day fireworks over wildfire concerns

  In a Wednesday media release, the city said it made the decision after reflecting on last year's excessive heat, and the risk a fireworks display could contribute to a fire.

  Fire

  May 25, 2022
• Kamloops RCMP release image of suspect in suspicious fire

  Police were called to the fire in the 1700-block of Westsyde Road around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, where a fire that damaged two homes was deemed suspicious.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2022
• Ontario, NB firefighters arrive in B.C. as nearly 200 wildfires blaze

  The BC Wildfire Service says the nearly 100 out-of-province members must pass COVID-19 safety checks before being sent into the field.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
• Three early-season wildfires in B.C. Interior under control

  The BC Wildfire Service says all three fires are believed to be human-caused and are under control.

  Environment

  Mar 15, 2021
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• RCMP investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at Kamloops hotel, seek suspect

  According to witnesses, a man was seen leaving the room when they went to investigate smells of smoke.

  Jan 31, 2020
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• Fire that gutted Kamloops elementary school not suspicious: RCMP

  The Kamloops School District says all students from the affected school will be moved to George Hilliard Elementary by next Monday.

  Sep 10, 2019