Travel trailer caught fire at hill behind former Tolko site
A travel trailer caught fire at housing complex at the hill located south of former Tolko site, on...
Category: Fires
UPDATE: Wildfire reported west of Merritt is ‘being held’
UPDATE — 9 a.m., April 4 According to BC Wildfire Service, the wildfire located west of...
Prescribed fires planned for southwest of Merritt
A prescribed burn will be conducted approximately 7.5 kilometres southwest of Merritt– Coldwater...
BC Wildfire Service plans prescribed burn near Merritt
A prescribed burn will be conducted approximately 33 kilometres northeast of Merritt. According to...
City, Merritt fire department recognized for resiliency
Merritt Fire Rescue has been recognized for its work in wildfire mitigation during the 2023 wildfire season.
TEGART: Emergency bill fails to meet B.C.’s needs
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart says that new legislature fails to meet B.C.’s disaster management needs.
Funds to reduce disaster risk coming for B.C.
The British Columbia government has announced a $2.9 million fund to four organizations to start on climate and disaster risk-reduction projects.
FireSmart B.C. program aimed towards youth
FireSmart BC has announced a new program that aims to teach the next generation how to keep their...
Province offers Disaster Financial Assistance to wildfire-affected communities
Local governments and First Nations that have been affected by wildfires this season are eligible to request Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA).
Poorly visible address signs can delay emergency response say Merritt first responders
Merritt first responders are reminding Nicola Valley residents to ensure their address signs are clearly visible from the public roadway, following a number of cases where lack of visibility slowed response time.
Wildfire related travel ban lifted for most southern Interior communities
A travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire affected southern Interior was lifted at midnight, according to B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management.
Smoky skies bulletin issued for multiple regions in B.C., including Merritt
A smoky skies bulletin has been issues for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
BC SPCA ramping up staff levels in wildfire affected regions, offering supports to animal owners
As wildfires rage in multiple parts of B.C.’s interior region, an animal care organization is working to quickly assist and relocate affected pets and livestock.
B.C. government rescinds travel ban in parts of province
UPDATE, AUG. 23, 7:39 A.M. — The travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire...
B.C. government and Merritt announce assistance to wildfire evacuees
On Sunday (August 20), the provincial government announced in a press release the assistance to...
Environment Canada issues smoky skies bulletin for Merritt area
Environment Canada has issued a smoky skies bulletin for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Wildfire reported east of Merritt under control, says BCWS
The wildfire reported yesterday near Hamilton Hill, east of Merritt, is under control as reported...
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
RECAP: Multiple fire crews tackle weekend-long wildfire
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...
Blaze at former Tolko site extinguished according to BC Wildfire Service
A fire erupted early this afternoon at the wood chip pile located at the former Tolko mill on Lindley Creek Road.
