No Injuries Reported After Suspicious Fire Torches Merritt Hotel
- In the early hours of June 13, 2025, a suspicious fire occurred at the Comfort Inn and Suites located on Crawford Avenue in Merritt, B.C.
- The fire alarms woke guests around 1:30 a.m., prompting everyone to evacuate safely without injuries, while authorities received the call at that time.
- The fire engulfed a large portion of the building, causing extensive damage to this popular short-stop hotel near the Coquihalla Highway in Merritt.
- James Grandy stated in a media release that about 100 people evacuated, including families attending a nearby graduation ceremony, and investigators are gathering evidence.
- Investigators and Merritt RCMP are working to determine the fire's cause and whether it was intentional, while displaced guests are arranged alternate housing.
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No injuries reported after suspicious fire torches Merritt hotel
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