Lytton Fire
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As B.C. burns, TSB warns that unnoticed locomotive fires pose wildfire riskThere have been at least 21 more on-board fires involving "remote" locomotives in the middle or at the end of a train since 2021, with 34 occurring in the decade before.WeatherAug 24
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Historic Nahatlatch Lookout tower burns in B.C. wildfireAn observer was stationed at the Nahatlatch Lookout tower every fire season until the early 1970s, when advances in fire detection made human observation less critical.FireAug 18
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B.C. judge rejects proposed Lytton fire class action, leaves door open for new claimThe judge ruled "deficiencies'' in the suit make it "plain and obvious'' it will fail, but also allows for an amended claim, potentially keeping the lawsuit alive.FireAug 11
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‘So forgotten’: No pandemic loan forgiveness for business owners in fire-razed LyttonMegan Fandrich's Klowa Art Café in Lytton was the place her daughter took her first steps. She now describes it as a "nice, burned up piece of property."PoliticsAug 11
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Lytton, B.C., sues CN, CP rail and Transport Canada over 2021 fire that razed villageLawyers allege Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways continued to operate in late June 2021, despite record-setting heat and an extreme wildfire danger.FireJun 22
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Lytton, B.C. woman says insurance at risk over delays to rebuild fire-ravaged villageA Lytton resident whose fire was destroyed in a wildfire in June 2021 says a two-year insurance deadline to start rebuilding is fast approaching but work remains delayed.FireFeb 23
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‘We’re still here, we’re resilient’: New First Nation Community Store brings hope to Lytton, B.C.About 50 containers are being used as interim housing, but the village’s mayor said there’s been no reconstruction so far and it’s hoped the community store is a sign of recovery.EconomyFeb 6
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Wildfire near Lytton, B.C. mapped slightly smaller, but heat wave brings new worriesThe BC Wildfire Service says new mapping has found the Nohomin Creek fire, burning about 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton, is just under 2,200 hectares in size.FireJul 25, 2022
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‘Potentially volatile’ conditions forecast for Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton, B.C.A representative from Lytton First Nation who specializes in archeological site and cultural values is working with structure protection specialists and BCWS crews.FireJul 19, 2022
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Large wildfire west of Lytton, B.C. grows to 2,000 hectares as crews continue fightShowers are likely over the northern end of British Columbia's Fraser Canyon, potentially aiding crews battling a 17-square-kilometre wildfire just west of the village of Lytton.FireJul 18, 2022
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