Lytton, British Columbia –
The British Columbia Forest Fire Service said it is bringing in another 21 crew to help fight the wildfire that broke out Thursday about two kilometers northwest of Lytton across the Fraser River.
That brings a total of four crews to the scene, and the service said 15 structural protection specialists and multiple helicopters were also mobilized to help contain the fire.
There was minimal fire growth overnight Friday into Saturday as winds were calm, but steep terrain continues to be a challenge, the release said.
Environment Canada issued a special air quality advisory for the Fraser Canyon on Saturday due to wildfire smoke. He said conditions were expected to last 24 to 48 hours, but his bulletin would be updated on Sunday.
The blaze, which has grown to approximately 1,500 hectares and burned at least half a dozen homes, comes just over a year after another bushfire burned most of Lytton and displaced many residents who have not yet returned to home.
Authorities say the cause of the fire is unknown but under investigation.
Provincial Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Friday that neither the village of Lytton nor any other communities were in the path of the fire and there were no reports of injuries.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 16, 2022.
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