Wildfire Near Merritt

• Wildfire jumps the Coquihalla Highway, prompting evacuation order and alert

  At this time, the Coquihalla Highway remains open but drivers are being urged to travel with caution due to heavy smoke in the area.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
  
• Seven-hectare wildfire beside Coquihalla Highway ignited by vehicle fire

  The fire spread from the vehicle to grass and moved quickly into the forest on the eastern slopes of the mountain highway.

  Weather

  Aug 3, 2020
  
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• Wildfire danger rating climbing as B.C. temperatures expected to soar

  Fire information officer Madison Smith says there's no plan for campfire bans any time soon, but the heat means forest fuels will quickly start to dry out.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2020
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• B.C. wildfire crews called to help extinguish Merritt grass fire

  The fire, which is on the Lower Nicola Indian Band reserve, is about 10 acres in size.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2018