Kamloops posted Sep 23, 2024 @ 05:20pm by Cheyanna Lorraine

UPDATE: City of Kamloops says Valleyview fire is now out

(UPDATE: Sept. 23 @ 5:20 pm) – The grass fire that was burning in the Valleyview area is now out.

The city provided the update at 5:10 pm.

“Crews remain on scene to complete clean up,” the city said.

(Original storY: Sept. 23 @ 3:57 pm) – Kamloops Fire Rescue is currently responding to a grass fire on Owl Road in the Valleyview area.

The City of Kamloops says BC Wildfire Service is also responding.

From Sun Rivers. Seems to be manageable for the crews but flames flaring up in the wind. pic.twitter.com/EjrCcVnThl
— Brock Fraser (@brockfraze) September 23, 2024

Residents are being asked to avoid the area to give crews room to work.

The fire broke out shortly after 3:30 pm.

A cause for the fire has yet to be determined.

This story will be updated as more information is made available.

Kamloops Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service are currently responding to a grass fire in Valleyview near Owl Road. Please avoid the area to allow room for crews to work. pic.twitter.com/IefcaLfZID
— City of Kamloops (@cityofkamloops) September 23, 2024