The July Mountain fire, July 19 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)

By James Peters / Michael Reeve - Q101-FM

Wildfire Danger

TNRD evacuates 25 properties near ballooning July Mountain fire south of Merritt

Jul 20, 2021 | 12:25 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued its first evacuation order due to the July Mountain wildfire burning southwest of Merritt.

As of the noon hour Tuesday (July 20), residents of 25 properties in the area of the fire are ordered to leave immediately:

• 5644 to 6705 Juliet Dr.; and
• any other properties located within the area in the red boundary below:
  Image Credit: TNRD

The TNRD does not give residents any instructions on evacuation, but they should register with Emergency Support Services, which can be accessed online.

According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the July Mountain fire has grown from 400 hectares to 760 hectares as of Tuesday morning.

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The fire was first discovered on July 13 and it is suspected to have been caused by lightning. It is clearly visible from the Coquihalla Highway.