A forest fire is currently burning 26 kilometres west of Merritt between Highway 8 and the Nicola River.
BC Wildfire Service is on scene assisting local fire crews. The blaze is reported to be two hectares in size.
Highway 8 is reduced to single lane alternating traffic.
More to come.
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