Lytton fire

According to Emergency Management BC, three structures are believed to have been destroyed, and about nine people were under an evacuation order.

Telephone, internet and cell service in the area, including access to 911, was also affected. Brach said there were also five cell towers and some landlines in the fire zone, but wasn’t able to speak to whether they had been affected. By 8 p.m., it had grown to 200 hectrares.

A fire burning near the Village of Lytton has grown to 75 hectares in size, and several First Nation reserves have been ordered to evacuate, B.C. officials ...

But just as the virus has changed - mutated, to survive - our response to it has also changed. That meeting has been cancelled because of the fire, and will be rescheduled, according to a Facebook post from the village. Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne later this month, event organizers held a press conference on Thursday to share details about the logistics of the trip. From how soon infants, toddlers and preschoolers could be receiving their shots, to what the dosages will be, CTVNews.ca takes a look at what parents need to know. COVID-19 has now been with us for close to two-and-a-half years. A community in northern Manitoba has issued an evacuation order due to an ongoing forest fire in the area. Ontario is now in a seventh wave of the pandemic and it is being driven by the BA.5 subvariant. - Going to a Pope event in the Edmonton area? The cause of the fire is unknown, according to officials. The blaze was first reported at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, according to fire officials, and is burning on the west side of the Fraser River. "The route south to Boston Bar on the west side of the Fraser River has been compromised due to the spring freshet, and the Lytton Ferry remains out of service due to high water," the regional district said in its announcement. A fire burning near the Village of Lytton has grown to 200 hectares in size, and several First Nation reserves have been ordered to evacuate, B.C. officials said Thursday.

Heavy smoke, accessibility and terrain are presenting challenges and the Nohomin Creek fire has spread to an estimated 200 ha. The Lytton Ferry is closed in ...

As of 4p.m. on July 14, Director of Fire Centre Operation Rob Schweitzer said that the wildfire is estimated to be 25 hectares in size. Construction and debris-clearing crews have been using heavy machinery throughout Lytton in recent weeks, just over one year after the village was razed by wildfire during the historic 2021 fire season. Airtankers and helicopters are responding, while residents in the area are also assisting. BREAKING: A Wildfire in Lytton breaks out this afternoon. When an evacuation alert is issued, this is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Fire origin and cause specialists have been deployed to the scene. Do not return home until you’ve been advised that the evacuation order has been rescinded. When an evacuation order is issued, you must leave the area immediately. UPDATE: The#BCWildfireService continues to respond to the Nohomin Creek wildfire (K70580). The fire has grown to 75 hectares and is now a Wildfire of Note. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Alert and Evacuation Order for some areas. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Order for for First Nations Reserve 23, 27B, 27 and 27A and an Evacuation Alert for First Nation Reserve 9A and 9B. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Order for for First Nations Reserve 23, 27B, 27 and 27A, an additional Evacuation Alerts and Orders for properties up to Cameron Bar IR 13, and an Evacuation Alert for First Nation Reserve 9A and 9B. The Nohomin Creek wildfire has forced Lytton First Nation to issue evacuation orders for Nohomeen IR 13, Papyum IRs 27, 27A, Lytton IR 27B, Papyum Graveyard 27C, Stryen IR 9 (West of Stein River).

UPDATE: 5 p.m.. The Nohomin Creek blaze is now a wildfire of note, according to BC Wildfire Service. The “Out of Control” fire has grown to 75 hectares and ...

As of 4p.m. on July 14, Director of Fire Centre Operation Rob Schweitzer said that the wildfire is estimated to be 25 hectares in size. Construction and debris-clearing crews have been using heavy machinery throughout Lytton in recent weeks, just over one year after the village was razed by wildfire during the historic 2021 fire season. Airtankers and helicopters are responding, while residents in the area are also assisting. BREAKING: A Wildfire in Lytton breaks out this afternoon. When an evacuation alert is issued, this is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Fire origin and cause specialists have been deployed to the scene. Do not return home until you’ve been advised that the evacuation order has been rescinded. When an evacuation order is issued, you must leave the area immediately. UPDATE: The#BCWildfireService continues to respond to the Nohomin Creek wildfire (K70580). The fire has grown to 75 hectares and is now a Wildfire of Note. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Alert and Evacuation Order for some areas. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Order for for First Nations Reserve 23, 27B, 27 and 27A and an Evacuation Alert for First Nation Reserve 9A and 9B. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Order for for First Nations Reserve 23, 27B, 27 and 27A, an additional Evacuation Alerts and Orders for properties up to Cameron Bar IR 13, and an Evacuation Alert for First Nation Reserve 9A and 9B. The Nohomin Creek wildfire has forced Lytton First Nation to issue evacuation orders for Nohomeen IR 13, Papyum IRs 27, 27A, Lytton IR 27B, Papyum Graveyard 27C, Stryen IR 9 (West of Stein River).

B.C. Wildfire Service warns of a "dynamic situation" as flames are fueled by drying brush, and driven by gusting winds.

UPDATE: The #BCWildfire Service continues to respond to the Nohomin Creek wildfire (K70580). The fire has grown to 75 hectares and is now a Wildfire of Note. Lytton First Nation has implemented an Evacuation Alert and Evacuation Order for some areas. "We ask for your respect and kindness as we report on this incident. This story has been updated with the correct time.Jul 14, 2022 4:22 PM PT The Lytton ferry, currently out of service because of high Fraser River stream flows, is located nearby. Officials said the fire was being "influenced by gusty winds" after it started Thursday afternoon. Homes and property on the west shore, part of the Lytton First Nation Reserve, largely escaped any damage at the time. "The events of 2021 and the impacts to the village of Lytton and the Lytton First Nation are forefront in our minds," said Schweitzer. Our primary objective is the safety of the crews and the residents who are currently impacted." "We have three elders that are in the direct line of this fire and we're working to make sure that they're safe and that we can get the fire out as soon as possible," said Haugen. According to the BCWS, the Nohonim Creek fire was sparked at 12:45 p.m., and the cause of the fire is unknown. "Crews are continuing to work on the ground and they're helping with structure protection on the south and east flanks of the fire," she said. The TNRD Emergency Operations Centre has issued an Evacuation Order for approximately 24 addressed properties northwest of Lytton on the west side of the Fraser River, due to the Nohomin Creek wildfire.

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It is estimated at two hectares in size, but fire officials expect it to spread because of gusty winds in the area.

Our primary objective is the safety of the crews and the residents who are currently impacted,” Schweitzer said. Article content Article content Article content Article content

Premier John Horgan has sent out his thoughts on the current Lytton fire on Twitter. “It's unimaginable to face a second wildfire a year after the devastation ...

There are reports of buildings being lost in the fire, however, that has not been confirmed by BCWS, TNRDEOC, or LFN. Wildfire crews were challenged by gusting winds and poor accessibility while on scene July 14. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and it is under investigation. Fire origin and cause specialists are also being sent to the area. Ground crews reported wildfire behaviour decreased overnight, and the most active part of the fire was the west flank in steep terrain. A rank three fire is a moderately vigorous surface fire. The fire is displaying rank three and rank four fire behaviour.

The Lytton First Nation has issued a Evacuation Order for some Reserves due to risk of wildfire. Updated information including impacted Reserves is ...

Evacuation Order: You are at risk. If you leave before or during this alert, it’s called a voluntary evacuation. You are encouraged to register all family members at the nearest reception centre so emergency responders know you are safe.

An aggressive fire was spreading Thursday just west of Lytton, B.C., the same community all but wiped out by a blaze last year.

Our primary objective is the safety of the crews and the residents who are currently impacted,” Schweitzer said. “We have three elders who are in direct line of this fire and we’re working to make sure that they’re safe, and that we can get the fire out as soon as possible,” he said. “Gusting winds in the area this afternoon are impacting the fire behaviour and crews in the air and on the ground are seeing and observing moderate fire rates of spread,” he said. “The events of 2021 and the impacts to the village of Lytton and the Lytton First Nation are at the forefront in our minds. “The route south to Boston Bar on the west side of the Fraser River has been compromised due to the spring freshet, and the Lytton Ferry remains out of service due to high water,” it says in a notice. “Crews will continue to work through the evening and overnight as required,” he said during a news conference Thursday. “The RCMP and local fire department are also responding to this fire.”

A wildfire blazing just west of Lytton, B.C., has now scorched five square kilometres of trees and bush, more than doubling in size in less than 12 hours.

Three airtankers and a lead aircraft known as a bird dog are also on the way to the fire, the service said in an online update Friday afternoon. The BC Wildfire Service said three 21-person crews and three initial attack crews are fighting the fire. Tricia Thorpe lives in the area and said the fire is renewing memories of last year’s devastating wildfire that destroyed Lytton. “It’s unimaginable to face a second wildfire a year after the devastation they faced,” he said on Twitter. “Thank you to the crews working to keep people safe.” Officials say in an online update that the fire is about 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton and is spreading in steep terrain on the west flank of the fire. Colman says the fire was sparked just after noon Thursday and reaching it is a challenge because there are few roads in the area and the tiny ferry that crosses the Fraser River at Lytton is out of service due to high water levels.

Earlier this morning, its size was updated from 200 hectares to 500 hectares. BCWS said there has been growth on the west flank of the fire, in steep terrain.

BREAKING: A Wildfire in Lytton breaks out this afternoon. We appreciate your consideration and any contribution you can provide. At this time the cause of the fire remains unknown. A glitch in the system on the BC Dashboard system indicated the fire sparked at 5:45 am, which has now been confirmed to be untrue and the initial report of the fire came at 12:45 pm. "We have three elders that are in the direct line of this fire and we are working to make sure they're safe and that we can get the fire out as soon as possible," said Deputy Cheif of Lytton First Nation, John Haugen. The Nohomin Creek wildfire is estimated to be just two hectares in size burning on the west side of the Fraser River. (UPDATE: July 14 @ 5:41 pm): The Nohomin Creek wildfire has now been placed on BCWS "Wildfires of Note" making it the first fire of the year in BC to make the list. At this time, the cause of this incident is unknown and under investigation, and Fire Origin and Cause Specialists have been deployed. The blaze remains out of control and BCWS said it is displaying rank three and four fire behaviour In its first update of the day, BCWS explained the fire has expanded to 500 hectares. At this time, the fire does not pose a threat to Lytton as it is spreading in the opposite direction and still remains about 1.7 km northwest of the community. The fire remains at 800 hectares and out of control.

The BC Wildfire Service is estimating that the Nohomin Creek wildfire has now grown to 800 hectares.

“Last year, I ran away from the fire that happened in Lytton,” Lytton First Nation member Ivan Machelle said. We don’t have a vehicle so we just packed up the animals and started walking,” Tracy Davis, a Lytton-area resident who was forced to evacuate, told Global News Friday. Wind will continue to be a challenge as well as the terrain. It’s very steep and dangerous for firefighters.” The team included three crews of 21 people, three initial attack crews, structure protection specialists, and an incident management team. “It’s been really daunting.

Crews continue to fight a fast-growing wildfire burning outside of Lytton, B.C., on Friday, with two-dozen families in the area ordered evacuated from their ...

An evacuation alert for 31 additional properties north of the fire is also in place, advising residents they need to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. "The route south to Boston Bar on the west side of the Fraser River has been compromised due to the spring freshet, and the Lytton Ferry remains out of service due to high water,'' a notice read. "Most are aware that fire is in our midst and they are cognizant that fire poses a great risk to their safety, so a lot did leave," said John Haugen, the deputy fire chief with the Lytton First Nation. Homes and property on the west shore, part of the Lytton First Nation Reserve, were spared during that fire but stand closer to the current blaze. The fire has burned more than eight square kilometres of trees and bush as of noon — an area double the size of Vancouver's Stanley Park. The B.C. Wildfire Service said the out-of-control fire is burning vigorously, ranked as a four on a six-point scale measuring fire behaviour. Crews continue to fight a fast-growing wildfire burning outside of Lytton, B.C., on Friday, with two-dozen families in the area ordered evacuated from their homes.

One year after wildfires destroyed much of Lytton, B.C., the community is again faced with losing their homes.

The wildfire season has been considerably less active than last year, with 19 fires burning across the province as of Friday afternoon and just one considered notable for posing a risk to people and buildings. On Monday, however, Lytton and the surrounding areas will enter an extended heat wave, with forecasted highs in the mid-to-low thirties all week. Dan Mundall is among several Lytton area residents who ignored an evacuation order to help fight the fire, which is currently threatening his farm four kilometres north of Lytton. “The primary wave has gone through, so we’re just dealing with little flareups here and there,” Mr. Mundall said. We worked with people from the community and the Lytton First Nation to create arrangements, so that when something like this happens, we were able to more quickly respond.” The fire broke out a little more than a year after another wildfire destroyed most of the town and killed two people during an extreme heat wave last summer. As of Friday evening, a wildfire west of Lytton had burned at least half a dozen homes but was not spreading in the direction of the village, officials said.