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Structures, Calves Lost in Devastating Fire at Landmark Sicamous Dairy
The family says about 40 calves died as firefighters contained the overnight blaze and the cow barn remained standing.
- On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, an overnight fire destroyed three structures at D Dutchmen Dairy in Sicamous, B.C., killing about 40 calves. The blaze began at approximately 1 a.m., with owners describing it as "a farmer's worst nightmare."
- Established in 1978, D Dutchmen Dairy has operated for 40 years as a family-run business known for hand-made dairy products. The Dewitt family's iconic Sicamous-area farm saw the fire fully engulf buildings in 10 minutes.
- Sicamous Fire Chief Clayton Allen commended his crew, noting they performed an "incredible job" containing the blaze. With mutual aid from Malakwa and Solsqua fire departments, responders protected the main cow barn from spreading flames.
- Despite the devastation, the Dewitt family resumed milking at 3:30 a.m. as usual. Bianca Colonna credited the fire department's quick response for preventing flames from reaching the surviving cows.
- Sicamous Fire Rescue continues to maintain the scene as officials investigate the cause of the fire. The farm has requested the public stay away from the property during the aftermath.
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