Wildfires erupted in a residential area near Mill Creek Regional Park on Thursday afternoon, prompting a rapid response from firefighters to contain the blaze.
Incident Overview
- The fire started on the west side of Spencer Road and quickly spread to the north side.
- BC Wildfire Service personnel, along with sixty firefighters from five different fire departments, rushed to the scene.
- "It was a challenging situation," stated a BC Wildfire Service representative. "We had multiple fires to deal with."
Damage Report
- Flames engulfed homes and vehicles, resulting in:
- Damage to one home.
- Destruction of at least one vehicle.
- Firefighters worked tirelessly through the night, battling strong winds that threatened to spread the fire further.
Cause of the Fires
- Both fires are likely human-caused, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
- There was no lightning reported in either incident area during the times the fires occurred.
Wildfire Statistics
- Since April 1st, there have been 49 wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre.
- Most of these fires have been small and contained quickly by local crews, without the need for air tankers or helicopters, largely due to cooler temperatures this spring compared to last year’s record-breaking heatwave.
Safety Advisory
Residents are advised to remain vigilant about fire safety as warmer weather approaches. The swift response from local firefighters helped minimize damage from this latest incident, and residents are grateful for their bravery and quick thinking in containing the blaze before it caused further destruction.
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