Kamloops RCMP investigating series of early Monday garbage can fires

Kamloops RCMP investigating series of early Monday garbage can fires

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP are asking people to be on the lookout for people starting fires in garbage cans and dumpsters after a series of small blazes this weekend. Police say around 12:45 a.m. Monday (May 5), they were told about multiple garbage can fires on the 300-block of Seymour Street and 500-block of Victoria Street downtown. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said police scoured the area looking for suspects while Kamloops F…

Police respond to garbage fires in downtown Kamloops

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for garbage-can fire starters, following a series of small blazes discovered this weekend. On Monday May 5, 2025, around 12:45 a.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received reports of multiple garbage can fires located on the 300-block of Seymour Street and 500-block of Victoria Street. Police officers patrolled the area for suspects, while Kamloops Fire and Rescue dealt with the flames. “A person …

RCMP looking for 'person of interest' after Kamloops garbage can fires

While not calling the situation suspicious or using the word arson, Kamloops RCMP are searching for someone related to a series of garbage can fires this past weekend. Police received several reports today, May 5, about multiple garbage can fires that happened over the weekend in the 300 block of Seymour Street and 500 block of Victoria Street. RCMP said officers searched for a suspect while firefighters dealt with the flames. “A person of in…

Kamloops RCMP seek suspect who allegedly started several garbage can fires

The Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help tracking down a suspect who was allegedly starting fires in garbage canes in the downtown area. Police say they received reports of multiple garbage can fires around 12:45 am on Monday. The fires were reported on the 300-block of Seymour Street and the 500-block of Victoria Street. A news release says officers searched for the suspect while Kamloops Fire and Rescue dealt with the fires. No exten…