A large fire has destroyed nine units in an industrial area of Merritt.
Emergency crews were called out to Nicola Avenue and Douglas Street last night and immediately evacuated a nearby motel as a precaution.
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After a few hours, firefighters were able to contain the blaze to a single building.
The fire appears to be out at this point, but firefighters remain on scene to investigate.
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