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Evacuation plans prepared for Merritt amid wildfire risk
Canada
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Officials said Merritt is not under an immediate wildfire threat, but evacuation plans have been established as a precaution.
SO WHAT?
The wildfire risk could require evacuations and disrupt the community if conditions worsen.
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