Mission Flats Landfill Fire
Last updated on May 14, 2025Disclaimer:
- Information provided is based on reports received by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)
- Information provided is considered to be current at the time of posting, but is subject to change
Incident description
| Incident Date | May 14, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Name | DGIR: 251885 |
| Source | Landfill |
| Nearest Community | Kamloops |
| Spilled Content | Metal |
| Who is involved |
Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), City of Kamloops, Kamloops Fire Rescue, Health Emergency Management BC, Interior Health |
Response phase details
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Most recent updates
May 14
On the morning of May 14th, 2025, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) received a report the Mission Flats Landfill was on fire, near the community of Kamloops.
The fire is now contained. Kamloops Fire Rescue will continue suppression efforts throughout the day. An advisory and shelter-in-place notice issued to residents earlier today has been lifted. Residents can resume normal activities.
An ENV Response Officer has been deployed to the site to support.
The City of Kamloops has implemented mitigation measures to prevent fire suppression runoff from entering the North Thompson River. However, some runoff was observed to have reached the river.
The City of Kamloops has set up a webpage for the incident.
No further updates are expected.