News Items tag as: South Spencer Road fire

Wildfire near Lytton now 75 per cent contained, evacuation alerts rescinded
September 06, 2016 - 9:27 AM

LYTTON - A wildfire burning near Lytton is now 75 per cent contained and the evacuation alerts in the area will be rescinded this morning.
South Spencer Road fire now 55 per cent contained; fire crews continue direct attack
September 03, 2016 - 4:02 PM

LYTTON - The South Spencer Road fire that prompted several evacuation orders is now 55 per cent contained.
UPDATE: Wildfire near Lytton now 50 per cent contained; residents to start returning home
September 02, 2016 - 2:27 PM

UPDATE: 2:20 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2
UPDATE: Progress made on South Spencer Road fire near Lytton
September 01, 2016 - 5:18 PM

UPDATE: 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1
UPDATE: Aggressive Lytton wildfire now 300 hectares, believed to be human caused
August 31, 2016 - 4:48 PM

UPDATE: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
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Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
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Wildfire near Lytton now 75 per cent contained, evacuation alerts rescinded