Kamloops

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Baby dies after struck by vehicle in Kamloops driveway

The one-year-old was taken to hospital but did not survive

  • Sep 7, 2023

 

Rossmoore Lake wildfire near Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Service)

Fire south of Kamloops reaches 11,000 hectares

Warmer temperatures could ramp up fire behaviour over the next few days

  • Aug 27, 2023

 

Fire crews on site at the St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Kamloops RCMP recover $10K worth of firefighting equipment, arrest youth

A pellet rifle, the stolen medic bag and automatic external defibrillator were recovered

  • Aug 23, 2023

 

Helicopter bucketing water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

All flights in and out of Kelowna remain cancelled due to wildfires

Flights are cancelled ‘to allow for aerial firefighting activities in the surrounding communities’

Helicopter bucketing water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Fire crews are making process on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire despite a forecast of warmer temperatures. (BC Wildfire Services)

Fire crews making progress on blaze outside Kamloops despite heat

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire has been burning since Friday, July 21

Fire crews are making process on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire despite a forecast of warmer temperatures. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Rossmoore Lake Wildfire has been burning south of Kamloops since July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)

Wildfire south of Kamloops continues to threaten Lac Le Jeune

The fire has been burning since July 21

  • Aug 13, 2023
The Rossmoore Lake Wildfire has been burning south of Kamloops since July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
A firefighter works at the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops, B.C., in this July 28, 2023 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*

B.C., Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to open temporary camp for wildfire evacuees

It’s expected to be operational by Aug. 16

A firefighter works at the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops, B.C., in this July 28, 2023 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)

Ross Moore Lake wildfire steady overnight, erratic winds concern for afternoon

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is now 6,245 hectares with evacuation orders and alerts in effect

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)
(BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Kamloops surpasses 6,000 hectares

Travellers are asked to rethink vacation plans to Lac Le Jeune

  • Aug 6, 2023
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The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)

Hot weather, swirling winds leading to increased wildfire activity outside Kamloops

It is forecasted to reach 34 degrees in the area on Saturday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)

Crews battling wildfire outside Kamloops expecting increased fire activity

It’s expected to reach 33 degrees on Friday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)
A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)

UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP seize drugs in arrests at city hall

The incident happened July 31 in Kamloops City Hall’s parking lot

  • Aug 3, 2023
A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)
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VIDEO: Kamloops RCMP officer draws taser, gun on woman at city hall

Videos capturing the interaction were posted to Facebook July 31

  • Aug 2, 2023
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The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)

Wildfire outside Kamloops expected to see increased activity due to wind

The fire started on Friday, July 21

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)
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Woman in serious condition after shooting in Kamloops

RCMP are looking for witnesses to the shooting

  • Aug 1, 2023
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops could see more fire activity in the next couple days with warmer temperatures and wind in the forecast. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: New mapping shows wildfire outside Kamloops more than 4,000 hectares

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire has been burning for 12 days

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops could see more fire activity in the next couple days with warmer temperatures and wind in the forecast. (BC Wildfire Services)
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Kamloops residents wake up to ash and smoke from Rossmoore Lake wildfire

The 2,721 hectare blaze is still considered to be ‘out of control’ after burning for nearly 2 weeks

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Fire crews are continuing the battle the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)

BC Wildfire Services continue to attack wildfire south of Kamloops

The blaze was discovered on Friday, July 21

Fire crews are continuing the battle the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Over 150 properties can return home as crews continue to attack Kamloops wildfire

The blaze remains at 2,600 hectares and out of control

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)
Rhonda Malesku of Kamloops was the winner of a $35-million Lotto Marx jackpot on July 25, 2023. (BCLC/Submitted)

Dream homes for the entire family after Kamloops woman hits $35M jackpot

Lotto Max winner born and raised in Kamloops

Rhonda Malesku of Kamloops was the winner of a $35-million Lotto Marx jackpot on July 25, 2023. (BCLC/Submitted)