UPDATE: Out of control wildfire east of Merritt now exceeds 500 hectares

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The blaze was first reported earlier in the day in the Hamilton Hill/Quilchena Creek area of the Hamilton Creek 7 reserve.

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The fire is estimated at 50 hectares and out of control. BCWS defines an out of control fire as one that is spreading or it is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line.

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.

BCWS has not indicated how many firefighters are battling the blaze or what equipment it’s using.