Lake View RV Park

Tomorrow, a cold front is forecast to sweep across northern B.C., generating strong winds, thunderstorms and the potential for dry lightning. With recent hot, dry weather, new wildfire starts are anticipated, particularly in northern regions.

Although southern portions of B.C. will be less impacted by this weather event, the Southern and Central Interior may experience increased winds and isolated dry lightning.

We are prepared to respond to new wildfires and increased wildfire activity. With the potential for aggressive fire behaviour and high rates of spread during these weather conditions, we ask everyone to pay attention to local updates and alerts in your area, stay up to date on the current wildfire situation and check for bans and restrictions in your area.

For more information on this upcoming weather event, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/current-and-forecast-weather-expected-to-increase-fire-activity/

For up-to-date information on the current wildfire situation, visit: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

For up-to-date information on fire bans and restrictions in your area, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

🚵‍♂️ Ready to take on some epic mountain biking trails? We've got the perfect ride for you! Grab a seat on our Shuttle Bus and enjoy a Coutlee Plateau Mountain Bike Lift Pass and get ready to conquer the great outdoors. Book now and get ready for an adventure like no other! 🌲🏞️

FIREBAN IN EFFECT
Effective July 12, 2024, at 12:00PM, NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED. All small confined (Category 1) campfire permits in the City of Merritt are rescinded until the ban ends. Only CSA/ULC Approved Portable campfires permitted. (Category 2 and 3 open fires, as well as Sky Lanterns, Tiki Torches, Burn Barrels, and similar are never allowed within municipal boundaries).

https://www.merritt.ca/firerescue/
https://www.merritt.ca/fireban/

MONITOR FIRE DANGER RATINGS

Be mindful of fire dangers. As of today, the fire danger, set by BC Wildfire Service, is set at LEVEL 5 | EXTREME.

Now is a good time to prep your emergency kit and ensure you have a working plan that the whole family understands.

https://www.merritt.ca/prepared
https://www.merritt.ca/firesmart
https://www.merritt.ca/firerating

SAVE THE DATE
28 Days and Counting! The Planes! The Planes! Merritt Community Airport Day on Saturday July 13th. Classic cars. Food. Kid games and more.

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Nicola Lake beaches reopened as algae bloom clears MERRITT, B.C. - Less than one month after it was enacted, Interior Health has lifted its beach closure for Nic...

After receiving a video report showing a B-train driving dangerously on Hwy 5A (driving on wrong side of road, speeding and swerving), Kamloops CVSE tracked it down and issued a violation ticket to the driver for an expired licence, driving without consideration for others and logbook irregularities.

👉⚠️🥺 Road safety starts with you! if you see a Commercial Vehicle driving unsafely, please report the details to CVSE at 1-888-775-8785 (province-wide) or [email protected]