Crews conducting prescribed burn northwest of Merritt, smoke may be visible
By Kristen Holliday/Castanet The BC Wildfire Service says smoke may be visible to people in the...
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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.
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...
More fire restrictions lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
As of noon on Friday, Oct. 6, Category 2 open burning will be permitted in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
RECAP: Multiple fire crews tackle weekend-long wildfire
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...
BC Wildfire Service crews battling small blaze near Merritt
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews are currently battling a wildfire near Merritt, where a 7.1 hectare blaze is suspected to have been sparked by lightning.
Two small wildfires burning south of Merritt now under control
Two small wildfires have broken near Merritt, with the spot size flames still classified as ‘out of control’ this morning (June 29) after being discovered late yesterday.
Campfire ban lifted just one week after announcement
The BC Wildfire Service and Ministry of Forests have announced that the recently announced campfire ban will be lifted noon today (June 16) for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Nicola Valley.
Campfire ban in effect for Kamloops Fire Centre starting noon Thursday
According to a joint release, effective at 12:00 pm on Thursday (June 8) Category 1 fires, including campfires, will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Two open burning bans announced for Kamloops Fire Centre
According to a joint release, effective at 12:00 pm on Thursday (May 18) Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, as well as other equipment and activities will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Wildfire near junction of Highways 8 and 97C being held
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews are currently battling a wildfire near Merritt, where a 20 hectare blaze has grown rapidly throughout the day due to windy conditions.
Small wildfire near Merritt under control
BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that a small wildfire near Merritt is currently under control, with one crew on site at the blaze which was reported yesterday (March 28).
Kamloops Fire Centre to end open fire prohibition
The BC Wildfire Service will be ending extension of the Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
Wildfire season extends to September
As warm and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the month of September, the provincial government and the British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) are reminding British Columbians to stay Firesmart and remain alert of the threat of wildfires.
BC Wildfire Service rescinding campfire ban in Kamloops Fire Centre
Effective at noon on Friday, September 2, campfires will be permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Merritt and the Nicola Valley.
BC Wildfire Service containing new fire near Quilchena, Monck Park
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is responding to a fire near Monck Provincial Park, just across Nicola Lake from the Upper Nicola Band community of Quilchena. BCWS has confirmed to the Herald that the fire is classified as ‘under control,’ and that attack crews are currently on scene controlling the small blaze.
Weather forecast predicts a sustained wildfire season for the rest of the summer
Although there have recently been a few flash thunder storms, British Columbians should still remain alert to the threat of wildfire for the rest of August as conditions remain hot and dry.
