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Sense of calm spreads through Lytton despite Saw Creek wildfire burning nearby
Just over a week ahead of the fifth anniversary of the fire that razed Lytton, the village is watching a wildfire burn on the nearby mountain slopes. The Saw Creek wildfire has burned 704 hectares as of Monday (June 22) with the BC Wildfire Service working to slow the spread. A sense of calm and blue skies enveloped Ly...
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Merritt City Council to vote on pigeon issue at tonight's (June 23) meeting
If councilor Yvette Baxter has her way, pigeon racing will no longer permitted within the City of Merritt. At tonight's (June 23) meeting of Merritt City Council, officials will discuss and vote on Baxter's motion to eliminate the activity from happening in the city and impose fines on those who do not comply. Accordi...
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Some evacuation orders lifted near Lytton as cooler weather aids crews battling Saw Creek wildfire
About four dozen evacuation orders have been lifted in the Lytton area as cooler overnight temperatures and lighter winds has helped limit the growth of the Saw Creek wildfire, which sparked on Friday (June 19) last week. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and the Village of Lytton have downgraded evacuation ...
Jun 22, 2026
BCWS prioritizing building protection amid Saw Creek Wildfire
Firefighters with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and Lytton Fire and Rescue are working to protect structures near the Saw Creek Wildfire, which has grown to 704 hectares as of Sunday (June 21). Evacuation orders are in place for approximately 50 properties in the Village of Lytton and approximately 13 properties in TN...
Jun 21, 2026
BCWS expands response to Saw Creek Wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) has sent more firefighters to combat the out-of-control Saw Creek Wildfire near Lytton. As of Saturday morning, the fire is estimated to have grown to 600 hectares since it was first discovered on Friday (June 19). The BCWS has 130 firefighting personnel, nine helicopters and structural...
Jun 20, 2026
