Lt. Manning receives ten-year service award
““It’s great, you have two families, one at the firehall and your personal family at home.”
Tag: fire
Firehall expansion well underway
The long-awaited expansion of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firehall is now well underway, with the construction clearly visible along Cleasby St.
Fire dept. reminds residents to close doors at bedtime
The Merritt Fire Rescue Department is encouraging people to be fire safe by promoting their ‘Close Before you Doze’ webinar.
Monday fire seen by police as accidental
It was a scene of destruction at the site of a fire that occurred in a residential neighbourhood on Monday.
Hundreds of BC firefighters heading to help with Oregon fires
Around 200 British Columbian firefighters are off to Oregon to help with their devastating wildfires.
High Labour Day temps bring high chance of wildfire ignition
Those planning to spend time outdoors are encouraged to be vigilant about fire safety.
Peter Hope Lake wildfire under control
Crews are in the final stages of putting out the Peter Hope Lake wildfire.
FireSmart seminars in local neighbourhoods
The Merritt fire department is offering seminars to locals to assist them in fireproofing their homes.
Wildfire between Merritt and Spences Bridge burns out of control
One of two fires sparked in the area has been put out, but the Skuhost Creek wildfire continues to burn.
Dry Lake wildfire remains out of control
The Dry Lake wildfire within the Merritt Fire Zone continues to burn out of control despite more favourable conditions overnight.
Fire bans relaxed
Kamloops Fire Centre is relaxing fire bans due to cool, wet spring conditions.
Fire ban upcoming
As of noon on April 16 most open burning will be prohibited.
Fire dept. receives grant
Merritt will be receiving $116,000 for fuel management, training and education.
Merritt mill down following small fire
Operations at Aspen Planers are on hold this morning after a small fire sparked at the...
UPDATED: Wildfire near Douglas Lake grows to 112 hectares
(UPDATE 3:12 p.m., April 16): The wildfire burning near Minnie Lake Road south west of...
Crews struggle to access wildfire near Merritt
Wildfires season has officially sparked in the Nicola Valley. The Merritt Herald reported...
Occupants safe after house fire on Priest Avenue
Four people are recovering today after a fire spread from a detached garage to a home on...
Crossroads Community Church chips away at restoring building
Air purifiers hum loudly, soot-covered doors rest free from their hinges, and a variety of...
One injured in residential fire
One person was injured in a fire that sparked inside a house on Blackwell Avenue at...
Encouraging signs for residents, business owners affected by fire
Merritt’s fire chief is hopeful that at least some of the residents affected by...
