Evacuation order issued to Lytton, B.C., as wildfire burns (opens original article in a new tab)

A wildfire near Lytton, B.C., has prompted evacuation orders for 47 properties, with the fire spreading moderately and closing a major highway. The village, still recovering from a 2021 wildfire that nearly destroyed it, faces ongoing risks.

• Evacuation order issued for 47 properties in Lytton, B.C., due to wildfire
• Wildfire near Lytton is three km south, with moderate spread and occasional candling
• Highway 1 closed for 116 km due to fire, and Lytton's community remains vulnerable after 2021 disaster