The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert south of Merritt in Electoral Area “N” – Beautiful Nicola Valley-South. The area is under threat from the July Mountain wildfire. It has grown to 185 hectares since being discovered Tuesday (July 13). As of Friday morning, the blaze is still listed as ‘Out of … Continue reading Evacuation Alert issued for July Mountain wildfire; Expanded for Brenda Creek blaze