Lytton Wildfire
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Saw Creek wildfire grows to 600 hectares as Lytton remains under evacuation alertThe out-of-control Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has grown to 600 hectares as crews battle hot, dry conditions and residents face smoke and water advisories.FireJun 20
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class action lawsuit that Lytton wildfire was caused by trainThe proposed representative plaintiffs in the suit both lost property in the fire and said they suffered mental trauma from what happened.FireDec 2, 2025
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RCMP accidentally sparked wildfire near Lytton, which is now 155 hectares'This is a tremendously unfortunate set of circumstances that demonstrates the need for extreme caution and fire awareness during our long wildfire season,' RCMP said.FireJul 3, 2025
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Out-of-control wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C. prompts local state of emergency, evacuation orders, alertsThe Nikaia Creek fire burning on the west side of the river is around 5.73 hectares in size and has prompted an evacuation alert for two properties and alerts for several more.CanadaJul 1, 2025
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Four years after tragic Lytton fire, community still ‘frustrated with delays’Work has been halted multiple times due to the chance of artifacts being found and archeological finds. Reconstruction of buildings was also delayed due to questions about funding.FireJun 30, 2025
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Two years after behemoth fire, 1st home rebuild begins in LyttonMayor Denise O'Connor said the first residential rebuild permit was issued in the fall and "rebuilding is going to be starting full force" in the coming months.FireDec 21, 2023
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Fire camp setup underway in B.C.’s Boston Bar as Kookipi Creek wildfire growsFraser Valley Regional District representatives went door-knocking Wednesday, distributing face masks and other resource information.FireAug 23, 2023
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People who lost homes to B.C. wildfires could face major hurdles to rebuildSome in B.C. who have lost homes to previous wildfires say the rebuild process has been hampered by red tape, despite politicians' promises to help.FireAug 22, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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