Fire forces evacuation of Lytton residents

Jun 30, 2021 | 7:23 PM

LYTTON — The Village of Lytton has been evacuated due to a fire.

According to the evacuation order, the fire is threatening structures and the safety of residents.

All residents have been advised to leave the community and go to a safe location.

This comes as scorching temperatures have hit the village, including a record Canadian high of 49.6 degrees on Tuesday.

About 250 people live in Lytton. Evacuated residents have been directed to Spences Bridge about 30 minutes away.

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The BC Wildfire Service said the flames that have swept into the community were the result of a new fire, not the 350-hectare George Road fire burning south of the village.

Crews with the BC Wildfire Service as well as municipal fire departments from Merritt, Kamloops and Boston Bar were deployed.

DriveBC said Highway 1 was closed in both directions between Old Boston Bar Road and Junction Highway 8. Drivers were told to detour via Highway 8 or Highway 5.

by CKPG Today with files from Global BC

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Fire forces evacuation of Lytton residents

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