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Red Alert! Toxic drug warnings in Trail lead to fires, overdoses and death.
By Casey LeMoel,
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The drug crisis has been going on for years now. It is in every town, every province, every country on Earth. The norm in my hometown is sirens several times a day and night. This constant noise, even in a small town, can really affect a person's mental health. Sadly, the situation has worsened in recent months and weeks.
If you grew up here, and the drugs we are seeing right now often don't respond to naloxone, Derby stated, then you will know this was not the norm. Dan Derby quoted in saying ''Our community needs help. We are in the midst of a crisis. Since the start of 2026, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue has been busier than ever in its history. This time last year, from January 1st to now, 100 calls for service came in. This year, 200 calls for service have come in, and about 100 are related to the drug crisis in our community.
Recently, there has been one confirmed death at the local La Nina Shelter. A man was in a room and came out on fire. After failed attempts by the shelter staff to put the fire out, emergency services arrived and took the man to the hospital, where he later died with over 90-degree burns on his body. The Neighbourhood News knows the young man's name, but is not releasing it to respect the family at this time.
In the last 24 hours, a suspicious fire around 1 am in the back of the Community Inclusion Centre, run by CDS, has suffered approx. $40k damage to their kitchen and smoke damage throughout the building. A suspect has been spotted on building cameras. Several unconfirmed reports have come of 19 overdoses and several deaths in the Trail area has occured since Income assistance checks came out last Wednesday.
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Late-Night Blaze Destroys Salmo Triplex, Community Rallies in Aftermath
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SALMO, B.C. — April 15, 2026
A quiet spring evening in the small village of Salmo was shattered late Tuesday night when a fast-moving fire tore through a three-unit residential building, leaving multiple families displaced and the community searching for answers.
Emergency crews were called to the scene on Fourth Street just after 11:40 p.m., where flames were already visible through the roof of the aging triplex.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as residents scrambled to escape. One tenant, who asked not to be identified, said she awoke to the smell of smoke and the sound of cracking wood.
“I opened my door and the hallway was already filling with smoke,” she said. “We just grabbed what we could and ran.”
Despite the intensity of the fire, no serious injuries were reported. Two residents were treated on scene for smoke inhalation, while another was taken to hospital as a precaution.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though officials have not ruled out electrical issues, citing the building’s age. Investigators from the regional fire service are expected to remain on site throughout the week.
By early Wednesday morning, little remained of the structure beyond a charred frame and smoldering debris. Power to the surrounding area was temporarily shut off as a precaution, affecting several nearby homes.
In the wake of the disaster, the tight-knit Salmo community has quickly mobilized. Local organizations and volunteers have begun collecting clothing, food, and essential supplies for the displaced families. A temporary reception center has been set up at the Salmo Community Hall.
“This is a tough moment for our community, but it’s also a reminder of how we come together when it matters most,” she said. “We’re focused now on making sure those affected have the support they need.”
As investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze, residents are left grappling with the loss — but also leaning on one another in true small-town fashion.
Anyone wishing to support the affected families is encouraged to contact the Village of Salmo or local relief organizers.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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