Fire

FIRE – Two escape burning house, cause of fire described as ‘suspicious’

October 28, 2025 // 1 Comment

Two people who went to hospital after escaping a house fire are expected to be released from hospital. On Oct. 27, 2025, at around 11:15 p.m., RCMP were called to the [Continue]

FIRE – Westmount elementary school closed; blaze believed to be ‘intentional’

October 26, 2025 // 1 Comment

Police are seeking leads on a suspected arson that damaged Westmount elementary school early today (Oct. 26, 2025) and forced its closure for an extended period. Students get [Continue]

FIRE – Family hospitalized after early morning fire at Sitka Street home

October 20, 2025 // 1 Comment

A family remained in hospital today (Oct. 20, 2025) after an early morning residential fire on the North Shore. On Oct. 18, 2025, RCMP frontline were called by Kamloops Fire [Continue]

FIRE – Another recycling facility blaze caused by lithium-ion batteries

July 9, 2025 // 1 Comment

Residents are being warned to be careful with the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in the wake of a fourth fire at a Kamloops recycling facility. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, [Continue]

FIRE – Police call cause of grass fire at Strathcona Park hillside ‘suspicious’

July 9, 2025 // 0 Comments

Kamloops RCMP are looking for more information and witnesses related to a “suspicious” fire near Strathcona Park yesterday afternoon. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, [Continue]

FIRES – Residents urged to be cautious in high-risk fire areas around city

May 30, 2025 // 2 Comments

Kamloops Fire Rescue is asking residents to be cautious in nature parks, grasslands, and interface areas. With warmer temperatures, grasses and fine fuels become very dry and [Continue]