Direct attack continues near Merritt as crews plan Ainslie Creek ignition in canyon

Fire crews are preparing an ignition for a section of the Ainslie Creek wildfire’s southern flank Wednesday, while helicopters return to harder-to-reach areas and crews closer to Merritt continue attacking the fire directly near Spius and Maka creeks. The planned ignition is expected to take place in the Fraser Canyon, weather permitting, where crews are […]