A wildfire has reportedly sparked off the Coquihalla Highway in Merritt near the Dollarama.
The BC Wildfire Service is aware of the blaze and currently has it estimated at .01 hectares.
A driver spotted the fire near the Highway 5 and 5A interchange about 4 p.m, Tuesday.
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Fire crews are on scene and drivers are being asked to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.
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