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...
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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.
TNRD launches program to assist with wildfire debris removal
Those who lost structures in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to wildfire in 2021 can now benefit from a new debris removal program.
LETTER: A tough few years of COVID, fire and flood
11-year old Aiden van Rensburg gives his and his family’s account of the last two years of pandemic and disaster to strike Merritt and BC.
Smoke from pile burning to be visible along Hwy. 1 near Lytton
Travellers taking the Trans-Canada Highway over the next five weeks should be aware of smoke from pile burning down by the BC Wildfire Service.
Keychains to benefit Lytton evacuees
“I decided to do this a few weeks ago when I saw a presentation from the Steveston Rotary Club on the fact that the Lytton people are still having a lot of problems getting access to amounts of money for certain things,” said Hansson.
Recovery liaisons appointed for Lytton rebuild
The Province of BC has assigned a pair of parliamentary secretaries to spearhead the rebuild of the Village of Lytton.
Backcountry closures in Thompson Okanagan implemented for wildfire season recovery
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations has announced 15 new motor-vehicle closures within the Province of BC, mostly within the Thompson Okanagan area.
“No evidence” of train involvement in Lytton fire, says Transportation Board
A new report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada indicates there is no evidence of a link between a train and the June 30 Lytton fire.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, to all who protected Brookmere
The residents of Brookmere send out a collective heartfelt thanks to the crews that kept the community safe during wildfire season.
Local painter reflects on wildfire season through art
The Escape is an oil painting by local artist Cassandra Dolen. Dolen took the distress and uncertainty Merritt, and many other communities in the Interior, faced during this past summer’s intense wildfire season and channeled it into art.
Former service members help manage Lytton rebuild
Team Rubicon Canada is an organization made up mainly of veterans and former emergency services personnel including police, firefighters and paramedics that help communities during times of crisis and disaster.
Category 2 and 3 fires now permitted in Kamloops Fire Centre
With wet and cool weather patterns having recently moved into the area, category 2 and 3 fires are now permitted in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Merritt.
Rodeo grounds proved safe haven for evacuated animals
The rodeo grounds in Merritt were a welcoming home for plenty of evacuated animals during the rampant wildfire season, providing owners a place to safely store their pets and livestock.
White Rock Lake fire now only Wildfire of Note in BC
The fire that was first discovered in the White Rock Lake area on July 13 is now the only fire remaining on the BC Wildfire Service ‘Wildfires of Note’ page.
Metis Society pres heads animal rescue during fires
Nicola Valley residents opened their hearts and their homes for animals needing help during the Lytton wildfire.
Fire crew like family for Merritt native
Kara Ware was born and raised in Merritt and now makes her home in Williams Lake where she is a member of the Vesta Unit Crew for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
A busy season for veteran firefighter
The Herald profiles a veteran firefighter, who recently battled the Tremont Creek wildfire that forced the evacuation of Logan Lake.
Campfire ban lifted at noon on Sept. 10
Effective at noon today, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre is lifted.
Mexican firefighters helping in BC returning home
Firefighters from Mexico are heading back home after spending the last month and a half fighting BC’s rampant wildfires.
