A rapidly spreading wildfire near Lytton, B.C., has grown hundreds of hectares and a special air quality statement has been issued for the area.
A rapidly spreading wildfire near the Lytton, B.C., has grown hundreds of hectares and a special air quality statement has been issued for the area.
Officials say the fire is burning approximately 1.7 kilometres northwest of the Village of Lytton. It sparked roughly two weeks after the first anniversary of the deadly fire that destroyed most of the village. "Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can harm your health."said the evacuation orders are in place for the Nahomeen IR 23, Papyum IRs 27 and 27A, Lytton IR 27B, Papyum Graveyard 27C, and the Stryen IR 9 reserves.
Approximately two dozen properties in Electoral Area I are subject to the order, with those evacuating told to take Spencer Road North to Lillooet to leave.
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