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Red Bridge, Kamloops
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.
Kamloops' Red Bridge has colourful history dating back nearly 140 years
1887: The wooden truss Government Bridge, Kamloops’ first bridge, is built in two months at a cost of $7,000. The 1,000-foot crossing includes a 50-foot swing opening to allow large paddle wheelers to pass through. It becomes known as the Red Bridge due to the Douglas fir used in its construction.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Early morning blaze destroys Red Bridge in Kamloops, deemed suspicious
The iconic Red Bridge in Kamloops burnt down early Thursday morning, Sept. 19. According to multiple social media posts, the fire started sometime between 3 and 3:15 a.m. and completely engulfed the bridge. By 4:15 a.m., the bridge was gone, falling into the South Thompson River.
RCMP say arson destroyed Red Bridge across Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C.
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.
Kamloops RCMP believe Red Bridge intentionally set ablaze
Kamloops RCMP believe arson is behind the famous Red Bridge burning down early Thursday morning (Sept. 19).
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
The historic Red Bridge in Kamloops was destroyed in a fire early Thursday. The blaze is believed to have started in the middle of the bridge around 3 a.m. and quickly spread across the remainder of the bridge.
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