News Items tag as: Lytton

UPDATE: Temperatures drop as firefighters battle wildfire near Lytton
July 17, 2022 - 8:24 AM

Temperature drops and humidity increases overnight helped keep wildfire activity low on the Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton.
Lytton is 74 degrees colder today from its high earlier this year, but that’s no record
December 27, 2021 - 4:12 PM

On June 29, Lytton set an all-time Canadian heat record of 49.6 Celsius as a “heat dome” peaked after triggering record high temperatures throughout the province.
Keeper of Chinese history in B.C. destroyed in fire
July 03, 2021 - 9:00 PM

A keeper of B.C.’s history was razed this week in the Lytton fire.
90% of Lytton destroyed by fire, injuries reported
July 01, 2021 - 10:54 AM

The Village of Lytton was almost completely destroyed by fire and injuries have been reported, according to the region’s Member of Parliament.
B.C. Wildfire Service fighting 150-hectare fire near Lytton
March 23, 2020 - 11:52 AM

Crews are battling an out of control wildfire near Lytton today, March 23, that has grown to an estimate 150-hectares in size.
Multi-hectare burn planned for Lytton area
March 10, 2017 - 6:30 PM

LYTTON - If smoke fills the sky near the end of the month near Lytton, don't panic because there's a planned burn that will take place over several days.
Highway 12 near Lytton now completely reopened following rock slide
February 24, 2017 - 2:26 PM

LYTTON - It's been four days since a rock slide closed Highway 12 between Hope and Lilooet, and the road is now fully open.
Highway 12 open to single lane traffic
February 23, 2017 - 11:20 AM

LYTTON - Highway 12 between Hope and Lillooet has reopened to single lane alternating traffic after it was closed following a rock slide earlier this week.
Lytton man charged with arson in connection to 2014 Botanie Creek wildfire
February 20, 2017 - 12:07 PM

LYTTON - Police in Lytton have confirmed a man has been charged with arson in connection to a large wildfire in 2014.
Rock slide closes Highway 12 north of Lytton
February 20, 2017 - 11:27 AM

LYTTON – There's no word on when Highway 12 between Hope and Lillooet will reopen following a rock slide.
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News Items tag as: Lytton

UPDATE: Temperatures drop as firefighters battle wildfire near Lytton

Lytton is 74 degrees colder today from its high earlier this year, but that’s no record

Keeper of Chinese history in B.C. destroyed in fire

90% of Lytton destroyed by fire, injuries reported

B.C. Wildfire Service fighting 150-hectare fire near Lytton

Multi-hectare burn planned for Lytton area

Highway 12 near Lytton now completely reopened following rock slide

Highway 12 open to single lane traffic

Lytton man charged with arson in connection to 2014 Botanie Creek wildfire

Rock slide closes Highway 12 north of Lytton

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