50ha wildfire breaks out east of Merritt

A wildfire has broken out on Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) land just east of Merritt Wednesday (April 8)

According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) website, the blaze was first reported earlier in the day in the Hamilton Hill/Quilchena Creek area of the Hamilton Creek 7 reserve.

The fire is estimated at 50 hectares and out of control. It is believed to have been caused by human activity.

In a post to social media, the LNIB says it is aware of the situation and BCWS crews are responding.