US EditionWildfire South of Merritt Off Highway 5 Now Considered 'Held'
THOMPSON-NICOLA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 3 – The wildfire, caused by human activity, is estimated at 0.3 hectares and is contained without affecting Highway 5 travel, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Service responded to a fire south of Merritt on Highway 5, now considered held at 0.3 hectares.
- Investigators believe human activity sparked the fire about 25 kilometres south of Merritt near Exit 256.
- BC Wildfire Service reports fuel, weather, and resource factors kept the 0.3-hectare fire within control lines.
- With the fire held, Highway 5 travel remains unaffected as crews continue monitoring the site.
- The Service expects the wildfire to stay within current control lines given fuel, weather, and resource conditions.
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