Tag: Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue

Small wildfire burning above West Trail

A "significant" storm this morning has brought reports of multiple wildfires in Greater Trail, including one above West Trail that local firefighters are responding to.

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue shows off new wildland trucks

During the ceremony, the Trail truck was called into action.

Wildfire near Trail hospital blamed on drug use

Thursday's blaze is believed to have been started accidentally by drug use.

RDKB welcomes new wildfire trucks

The three trucks were added to the fleet this week, and on Wednesday one of them was called to a wildfire on the Strawberry Pas

RDKB calls on province to remove Pend d’Oreille encampment

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wants the provincial government to immediately remove an encampment in the Pend d'Oreille where three people have died in two fires this spring.

Garage fire quickly contained in Trail

A garage fire on Olivia Crescent in Trail was quickly contained Monday afternoon, with no injuries reported.

Fire chief troubled by Pend d’Oreille encampment fatalities

Two people who died in an RV fire in the Pend d'Oreille last week were part of an encampment on Crown land that has already seen a fatal fire this spring.

Sisters outraged after firefighter acquitted in Trail alley beating 

The sisters of a man who was beaten in a downtown Trail alley three years ago say they are frustrated, angry, and confused at the acquittal of a local firefighter. 

Electrical problem blamed for Rossland fire

The fire happened on March 22 at 1938 Columbia Avenue, which was home to Rossland Fine Wines and Spirits and Mountain Nugget Chocolate. 

UPDATED: Fire damages commercial building in Rossland

Authorities do not suspect foul play in an early Sunday morning fire in Rossland.

RDKB directors say no to 2nd deputy regional fire chief

Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue won't add a second deputy fire chief this year after a Regional District of Kootenay Boundary subcommittee voted against the expenditure.

Two sent to hospital after Waneta Junction crash

Two people were taken to hospital following a two-car crash in Trail last night at Highway 3B and Devito Drive, which is one of the intersections at Waneta Plaza.

Fire in Trail’s Gulch considered suspicious

The fire occurred in a building near the bottle depot that is not easily seen from Rossland Avenue.

Person rescued after falling down bank in Trail

Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue was called by BC Ambulance Service this afternoon and performed a low-angle rope rescue.

UPDATED: Trail fire deemed suspicious as call volume surges

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue says a suspicious fire in downtown Trail early this morning was the third fire they have responded to in the last 72 hours, one of which was fatal.

Genelle fire hall still operating, but needs more volunteers

The RDKB was poised to close the hall at the end of June 2025 but granted a reprieve while the community tried to find more firefighters.

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