Wildfire Near Lytton, B.C., Forces Evacuations and Road Closures

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Published: 2026-06-21
Category: weather
Source: The Canadian Press (via Lethbridge News Now)
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An out-of-control wildfire, named Saw Creek, continues to spread near Lytton, British Columbia, having already burned approximately 600 square kilometers. The blaze has prompted numerous evacuation orders and watches for over 230 properties, including those of the Lytton First Nation. A significant section of Highway 1 has also been closed due to the fire's activity.

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