A wildfire dubbed the Mine Creek blaze is burning along the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope. Discovered on Monday and estimated at 105 hectares, the fire’s overnight status remains unclear as the BC Wildfire Service awaits fresh reports.

The Izman Creek wildfire north of Lytton has surged to 130 hectares, prompting a robust response from the BC Wildfire Service. Crews and helicopters have been dispatched to combat the growing blaze.