UPDATE 6/27 - 7:15 a.m.
The Britton Creek wildfire is now being held, meaning it’s unlikely to spread.
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A wildfire has sparked near the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt, near Britton Creek.
The fire was discovered around 6 p.m. Sunday (June 25).
Although the fire is out of control, it is estimated to be only 0.009 hectares in size at this time.
The wildfire was caused by lightning.
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