Second Kamloops bridge fire destroys three spans

Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but were unable to save the spans.

A fire has destroyed three spans of the Second Kamloops bridge, a major crossing over the South Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C.

The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday and quickly spread through the wooden structure of the bridge.

Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but were unable to save the spans.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The fire has caused significant damage to the bridge, and it is not clear when it will be repaired.

The bridge is a major crossing for traffic in Kamloops, and its closure is expected to cause significant delays.

Here is what we know so far about the Second Kamloops bridge fire:

• The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday.
• The fire quickly spread through the wooden structure of the bridge.
• Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but were unable to save the spans.
• The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
• The fire has caused significant damage to the bridge, and it is not clear when it will be repaired.
• The bridge is a major crossing for traffic in Kamloops, and its closure is expected to cause significant delays.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.