Guard work continues on Lytton wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to construct guards to protect communities southeast of the Lytton fire like Lower Nicola and Merritt.

“Crews are making progress on a fire guard along the south and southeast flanks of the fire between highways 8 and 97C. Guard work also began to the west of Highway 8. That work will continue in the coming days to protect the highway and communities to the southeast,” reads the file.

“Crews are monitoring the fire perimeter and looking at further containment strategies to the north, east and south,” continues the file. “Yesterday, August 19, structural protection work was completed in Nooaitch. Priorities are being identified for protection towards Lower Nicola and along Highway 97C.”

The Service also reported no significant growth on the fire for the second straight day.

“Today, we can expect relatively cool temperatures and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorm. Fire activity in this area will likely be low with no significant growth,” reads the file.

The fire remains listed at 84,327 hectares.