Media Release Kamloops RCMP 2020-41042
December 14th, 2020
A home on Willow Street has suffered extensive damages but the occupants escaped safely.
On the evening of December 12th at 5:46 p.m., Kamloops RCMP were notified by Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) of a structure fire in the 200 block of Willow Street. When officers attended the scene, they found that the house was engulfed in flames and being suppressed by KFR firefighters. Everyone who was inside the residence luckily was able to escape to safety and no serious injuries were reported.
At this time, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined however it was noted by our investigators that just prior to the fire several other homes in the area had reported experiencing electrical power surges. RCMP investigators will continue working with KFR Investigators to determined the exact cause of the fire.
Kamloops RCMP are asking anyone with information about this fire to contact them at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Release by:
Sgt Darren Michels
Kamloops RCMP Detachment