The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, BC, 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, causing the bridge to collapse into the South Thompson River eventually.

The city of Kamloops, British Columbia, was struck by tragedy as the historic Red Bridge, an 88-year-old wooden structure, was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, leading to its collapse into the South Thompson River.

The Red Bridge in Kamloops, B.C., was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning. Witnesses said they were woken by the sound of the fire at the 88-year-old wooden road bridge, which spanned the South Thompson River.