Merritt Wildfire
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Wildfire near Merritt, B.C. considered heldThe fire did not threaten any structures, though it was highly visible from Merritt. One attack crew is on scene Tuesday, mopping up the blaze.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Suspected human-caused wildfire burning northwest of MerrittThe Alert Ready technology, which pushes notifications to cellphones, radio and television, was previously only set up for use in B.C. during certain situations.FireMay 4, 2022
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Entire city of Merritt, B.C., on evacuation alert due to wildfireThe entire city of Merritt, a community of about 7,000 people, was put on evacuation alert Sunday night due to a threat from wildfires burning nearby.CanadaAug 16, 2021
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Wildfire burning northwest of Merritt prompts evacuation alertsThe Petit Creek wildfire is estimated to be 100 hectares in size with winds making the fire behaviour unpredictable, the B.C. Wildfire Service said.CanadaApr 19, 2021
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Crews fight wildfire alongside Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C.A spokesperson for the service said the Fox Farm Road fire is about four kilometres southeast of the city, and adjacent to the Coquihalla Highway.Aug 22, 2020
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Merritt wildfire caused by tree blown onto power lines: residentsThe BC Wildfire Service says the fire is within the Merritt city limits, and is three hectares in size.Aug 2, 2018
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Wildfires near Pitt Lake, Merritt spring up SundayFire season appears to have begun in earnest, with a pair of new wildfires spotted on Sunday.EnvironmentMay 27, 2018
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B.C. wildfire crews called to help extinguish Merritt grass fireThe fire, which is on the Lower Nicola Indian Band reserve, is about 10 acres in size.EnvironmentMar 30, 2018
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