Lytton, B.C., may have destroyed several structures, emergency officials say.Rob Schweitzer, director of fire centre operations for the BC Wildfire Service, said the Nohomin Creek wildfire was first reported around 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, and was being fanned by gusty winds. By 8 p.m., it had grown to 200 hectrares.Four initial attack crews and two unit crews, a total of about 55 personnel, were on the ground and being supported by helicopters and air tankers, he said.View from east side near gas station, looking to west side.
Water bombers now on site. pic.twitter.com/8t8I8nmqXn— UBCIC (@UBCIC) July 14, 2022Crews were slated to stay on site through the evening and overnight if needed, he added.The fire has been declared the province’s first “wildfire of note” of the season.Pader Brach, executive director of regional operations for Emergency Management BC, said officials believe three structures may have been destroyed. ‘Fire war zone’: A look at the disaster that razed Lytton and plans to rebuild 1 year later About nine people were under an evacuation order, and several evacuation alerts were in place in the Lytton First Nation.
The Thompson Nicola Regional District also issued an evacuation order for 24 addresses in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country).Food, accommodations and clothing were made available for evacuees, he said.Telephone, internet and cell service in the area, including access to 911, was also affected.