Kamloops, Red Bridge
Arson suspected in Kamloops, B.C., fire that destroyed Red Bridge
Kamloops RCMP say they are investigating the fire that destroyed the Red Bridge Thursday as an arson. The fire broke out in the early morning, fully engulfing the bridge before causing it to collapse into the South Thompson River.
Arson suspected in Red Bridge blaze: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS — After initially saying it was suspicious, Kamloops RCMP are now saying they suspect arson in the fire that destroyed the historic Red Bridge early Thursday morning (Sept. 19). The fire was discovered in the 3:00 a.m. hour Thursday and, despite the best efforts of Kamloops Fire Rescue responders, the bridge was quickly engulfed.
RCMP say arson destroyed Red Bridge across Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C.
Police in Kamloops, B.C., say they have launched an arson investigation into the fire that destroyed the 88-year-old Red Bridge across the South Thompson River.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops mourns loss of beloved Red Bridge
Built in 1936, the Red Bridge was a 1,200-foot long wooden Howe truss road bridge with four wooden piers that spanned the South Thompson River and holds historical, cultural and economic values, according to the City of Kamloops website, and it has nostalgia attached to it too.
Historic Red Bridge in Kamloops, B.C., destroyed by fire
Police and fire officials in Kamloops, B.C., are investigating after the city's Red Bridge was destroyed by flames early Thursday morning.
Historic Red Bridge in Kamloops destroyed by ‘suspicious’ fire
This fire follows another on the bridge early Tuesday morning, closing the 100-year-old wooden truss bridge while officials assessed the damage.
Canada: Massive Fire Destroys Historic Red Bridge In Kamloops, BC 3
The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, British Columbia, was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, September 19. The fire is believed to have started in the center of the bridge and spread quickly,
Red Bridge in Kamloops destroyed by fire
The 88-year-old Red Bridge, which spans the South Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C., was destroyed early Thursday after it was engulfed in flames.
Arson suspected in fire that destroyed Kamloops’ Red Bridge
The historic Red Bridge in Kamloops, B.C., was destroyed in a fire early on Thursday morning. RCMP are investigating the fire as arson.
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