B.C. sets 8 more single-day temperature records as heat wave nears its end
and breaking the old record of 41.4 C set in 2018. Lytton has consistently been among the hottest regions in the province, setting new single-day temperature records for three days straight. The new records still pale in comparison to the all-time high of 49 C recorded in Lytton during last year’s heat dome — the highest ever recorded in Canada.
The record-setting heat comes as crews continue to battle the Nohomin Creek wildfire burning just 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton. High temperatures have caused the fire to grow to nearly 3,000 hectares.Most of the province remains under a heat warning from Environment Canada. Several parts of eastern B.C. experienced thunderstorms last night. The combination of heat and lightning has led to 43 new fire starts in the last two days.B.C. single-day heat records set on Friday• Lytton – 42.
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