Fire breaks out at downtown Merritt business

MERRITT, B.C. — A fire broke out Wednesday morning (Aug. 24) at a downtown Merritt business.

Merritt Fire Rescue, along with Merritt RCMP and paramedics, responded quickly to the flame on Quilchena Avenue.

Crews have blocked off a portion of the avenue around the incident. Officials say the fire did not spread and the cause is still unknown.

(Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q-101 Merrritt).

(Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q-101 Merrritt).

More details to come.