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Fire

Another fire at Aspen Planers in Merritt

Feb 22, 2021 | 7:34 AM

MERRITT — Merritt Fire Crews have been battling an overnight blaze at Aspen Planers in downtown Merritt.

Reports from the scene confirmed that all mill workers were able to evacuate the area safely as the fire broke out.

Crews were still on scene at 5:00 am.

Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson has confirmed to Q101, ourr sister station in Merritt, that the blaze was significant. Two fire engines, one ladder truck, and 21 fire fighters responded to the scene. Crews have the upper hand on the fire that involved both the mill structure and the chip bins.