News Items tag as: Kamloops fire 2016

UPDATE: Firefighters make short work of grass fire near Kamloops
September 26, 2016 - 4:07 PM

KAMLOOPS - Firefighters worked quickly to put out a fire that spread to nearby grass and trees just west of Kamloops in the Tranquille area.
UPDATE: High number of abandoned campfires discovered after B.C. day long weekend
August 02, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - At least 38 abandoned campfires were discovered during the B.C. day long weekend and that could lead to a ban on campfires in the Southern Interior.
Early morning house fire in Lower Sahali under investigation
June 27, 2016 - 7:48 AM

KAMLOOPS - An investigation is underway after an early morning fire damaged several vehicles and a house on Morrissey Place in Lower Sahali.
Kamloops Fire Rescue investigating two weekend garage fires
June 20, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The investigation continues into a pair of garage fires on the weekend but neither blaze is considered suspicious.
Donations needed after fire rips through Kamloops apartment complex
June 02, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The owners of a North Shore apartment complex badly damaged in a fire are pleading to the public for donations to help the displaced families.

The Elizabeth Fry Society posted on Facebook yesterday, June 1, after the fire. The post says two units are so damaged that no one is allowed in at this time.

Families displaced after fire rips through Kamloops apartment complex
June 01, 2016 - 9:22 AM

KAMLOOPS - An early morning fire at a North Shore apartment complex has displaced several families.
Firefighters battling small grassfire near Ord Road
April 12, 2016 - 5:23 PM

KAMLOOPS - Firefighters quickly knocked down a grassfire near the dog park on Ord Road that was started by a passing train this afternoon.
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UPDATE: Firefighters make short work of grass fire near Kamloops