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
BC Wildfire Service spokeswoman Taylor Colman says the out-of-control fire is burning vigorously and is being fuelled by gusty winds just under two kilometres northwest of Lytton.
The regional district is still working to confirm reports that three buildings were lost in the hours after the flames broke out. She says three 20-person crews have now been assigned to the fire and will be supported by helicopters through the day as the fire continues to work its way north, away from Lytton.
“It’s devastating. I feel for the local fire crew,” she said in an interview with the Canadian Press.
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