Kamloops RCMP respond to fuel storage shed fire on North Shore

Community Safety Alert – Structure Fire Involving Fuel Storage

On the morning of Monday, July 13, 2026, frontline officers from the Kamloops RCMP Detachment were dispatched to assist Kamloops Fire Rescue with a structure fire on the city’s North Shore. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. in an alleyway behind Alexander Avenue, near the 400-block and King Street.

The fire involved a shed that was being used to store fuel. Kamloops Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze, and an investigator has attended the scene. At this time, the cause of the fire has not been determined, and the investigation remains active. Police are seeking any witnesses or video footage that could help clarify how the fire started.

Official Incident Details

According to the information released by the Kamloops RCMP Detachment, the following details are confirmed:

• File Number: 2026-22673
• Date of Incident: Monday, July 13, 2026
• Time of Report: Approximately 8:50 a.m.
• Location: Alley behind Alexander Avenue, near the 400-block and King Street on the North Shore of Kamloops
• Nature of Incident: Structure fire involving a shed
• Contents of Structure: Shed used for fuel storage
• Response: Kamloops RCMP frontline officers assisting Kamloops Fire Rescue
• Fire Status: Fire was extinguished by Kamloops Fire Rescue
• Investigation: A fire investigator attended; cause remains undetermined and the investigation is ongoing

Request for Witnesses and Video Footage

This incident requires community assistance. Investigators are specifically looking for anyone who:

• Was in the alley behind the 400-block of Alexander Avenue near King Street around the time of the fire
• Observed any suspicious behaviour, people, or vehicles in that alley on the morning of July 13, 2026
• Has any form of video recording from that area and time, including home security cameras, dashcams, or mobile phone footage

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to help support this investigation. Even brief or seemingly minor video clips can be critical in fire-related cases, especially when a structure is used to store fuel.

If you have information or footage, please contact:

• Kamloops RCMP Detachment: 250-828-3000
• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

When calling, reference file number 2026-22673 so your information is directed to the correct investigation.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, fires involving fuel storage are a serious public safety concern. They can spread quickly, place neighbouring homes and businesses at risk, and endanger first responders. While this incident is still under investigation and no cause has been determined, it highlights the importance of safe fuel storage, regular checks of outbuildings, and promptly reporting smoke, unusual odours, or suspicious activity in alleyways and behind properties.

Across Canada, smaller urban centres face a mix of property-related incidents and fire risks similar to what is seen in this North Shore event. Communities that actively monitor their surroundings and report concerns tend to experience safer outcomes, as seen in municipal safety reporting such as the Woodstock crime and safety profile. For residents of Kamloops and the broader British Columbia community, promptly sharing video evidence and witness accounts with police can significantly improve the ability of investigators to determine what happened and prevent future incidents. If you maintain fuel or other flammable materials on your property, ensure they are stored in proper containers, kept in well-ventilated areas, and away from ignition sources, and verify that security cameras, motion lights, and locks around sheds and alleys are in good working order.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.