Bear Creek campers 'blissfully unaware' of nearby growing wildfire

A fire in a parked trailer in Surrey, British Columbia, killed one man. According to Surrey Fire Service, the fire broke out around 7 a.m. Sunday in a trailer parked near a home at 94 Avenue and 184 Street. Firefighters arrived to find the trailer engulfed in flames and discovered the deceased man inside. The home sustained minor heat damage. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and Surrey Police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating the death.

Campbellton, New Brunswick, will increase the number of seasonal lots at its waterfront RV park from 30–32 to a maximum of 37 next year after some campers were turned away this summer. The campground has 86 sites reserved for RVs or trailers only. Originally 18 lots were set aside for seasonal users, rising to 30–32 before the 2025 season. Council member Diane Cyr said the increase follows growing local interest, but the cap ensures sites remain for visitors and tourists.

Surrey police are investigating an RV fire that occurred around 7 a.m. on September 20 near 94 Avenue and 184 Street. After extinguishing the blaze, crews found the body of an adult man inside.

Canadian manufacturer Kamparoo Campers offers the Trans-Continental pop-up travel trailer, which remains popular among owners for its simplicity and reliability. A new unit costs $14,400 Canadian dollars (approximately $10,300 USD at the time of publication). The trailer weighs 381 kg, sleeps two, and can be expanded with a tent annex. Some owners have used it for over eight years, confirming its durability.

A stolen RV in New Brunswick was found destroyed 10 minutes from the owners' home. Police are investigating the theft and subsequent destruction of the vehicle.

The Snowbird RV Show and Sale has returned. Show director Mandi Brix spoke with Your Morning Vancouver about what to expect from this year's lineup. The event takes place in Vancouver.