Quilchena Creek wildfire east of Merritt once again classified as ‘being held’

MERRITT, B.C. — For the second time in as many days, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is classifying the wildfire that ignited east of Merritt this week as “being held.” 

In an update Friday (April 10) morning, the BCWS says the 550-hectare Quilchena Creek wildfire is projected to remain within its current perimeter, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability. 

The BCWS says crews focused their efforts on the east flank of the fire on the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve No. 7, preventing the fire from crossing the Quilchena Creek. 

“The south flank of the fire displayed minimal activity today and along the west flank, the fire is burning up slope in steep terrain,” the BCWS states.