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Merritt Snowmobile Club
Box 2076
Merritt, BC
V1K 1B8
Call: 250-315-5984
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Honeymoon Cabin Fire Update
1:45 PM
July 12, 2026
Today’s work at the Honeymoon Cabin has now been completed, and we’re happy to share another encouraging update.
Structure protection crews have finished FireSmarting the area surrounding the cabin by clearing brush and trees back 10 metres from the structure. This creates an important buffer that can help reduce the risk of the cabin being impacted by an approaching wildfire.
Crews also went the extra mile by installing spare sheets of tin roofing beneath the edge of the deck to help block embers from blowing underneath, one of the most common ways structures can ignite during a wildfire.
Before leaving the site, crews thoroughly soaked the cabin and the surrounding area using a nearby water source.
Every update reminds us just how much effort is going into protecting this special place. We are incredibly grateful to the frontline crews for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication, and to Ryan and the Merritt Fire Base for keeping us informed throughout the day.
As you can see in the second photo from the helicopter, the fire came incredibly close. You can also see Gas Can Hill, where the fire came down.
📸 Credit: Frontline Crews
📍Honeymoon Cabin
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Thanks to all the guys that put in the work !!
Big thanks to all the fire fighters
Excellent job!
Honeymoon Cabin Fire Update
10:00 AM
July 12, 2026
We have another encouraging update from the Honeymoon Cabin.
Five wildfire crew members are currently on site carrying out FireSmart work around the cabin. Crews have now cleared a 10 metre perimeter of brush and trees surrounding the building to help improve its defensible space. They are also setting up sprinklers to help protect the cabin.
The crew is scheduled to fly back in at approximately 1:00 PM, and we hope to have another update once they have completed more work in the area.
Cool alpine temperatures and clear air have created favourable conditions, allowing crews to safely continue their work around the cabin.
A huge thank you to Ryan at the Merritt Fire Base for keeping the lines of communication open and providing us with these updates. We also want to thank the wildfire crews for everything they are doing to protect our backcountry.
📸 Simon
📍 Merritt Airport
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