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Ainslie Creek wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Merritt
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an Evacuation Order on more than 60 properties in response to the growing Ainslie Creek wildfire. TNRD officials said the Oder is in effect for 61 addressed properties in Electoral Areas "I" (Blue Sky Country) and "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley -...
3h ago
Evacuation Alert issued for Lower Nicola Indian Band properties
The Lower Nicola Indian Band has issued an evacuation alert for several a myriad of properties in the region. The wildfires from the Brunswick Creek Complex of fires including the Anderson Creek, Ainslie Creek, and Boston Bar wildfires have ravaged more than 33,600 hectres of property as it burns out of control. In a m...
4h ago
Evacuation Alert Issued for Lower Nicola Indian Band area
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) has issued an evacuation alert for areas surrounding the region because of the Brunswick Creek Complex of wildfires. In the post on their website:
8h ago
In the clear for now, Merritt stands ready for further evacuation alerts
Merritt's emergency program coordinator said the city is not currently impacted by any of the evacuation alerts due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, but is ready in case the situation changes. Adam Hart said the evacuation alerts to the west of Merritt in response to the Brunswick Complex fires have been enacted by the T...
8h ago
TNRD expands evacuation alert area for Ainslie Creek wildfire
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) expanded its evacuation alert area west of Merritt due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire. Effective Friday (July 24) at 10:00 a.m., the TNRD says 49 additional addressed properties have been placed on evacuation alert. They include: 1409 to 1485 Boston Bar Trail; 240 and 280 Bus...
Jul 24, 2026
