Kamloops Fire Rescue take down fire along Trans-Canada Highway

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By Elora McCormack

Trans-Canada Highway Fire

Jul 25, 2026 | 3:33 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Fire Rescue took down a small interface fire on the east end of the city along the Trans-Canada Highway, which RCMP officials have deemed suspicious.

Kamloops RCMP officials said the fire broke out in an encampment along the bank of the South Thompson River, across the highway from Orchards Walk.

Police officials believe the fire was set deliberately.

“There is what I would call a suspicious fire near one the transient camps. We spoke to at least two individuals who were in the area at that time and we are continuing the investigation,” said a Kamloops RCMP spokesperson.