UPDATE 7/5 7:00 a.m.
The Shea Lake wildfire is now being held, according to BC Wildfire Services, meaning its unlikely to spread.
Lightning caused the fire to ignite.
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A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Coquihalla Highway.
The blaze, currently sitting at 0.009 hectares, was found close to Shea Lake south of Merritt at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
It is deemed out of control at this time and the cause is unknown.
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