Rob Schweitzer, director, Fire Centre Operations for the BC Wildfire Service said the four initial attack crews are on-site, supported by two unit crews, helicopters and air-tankers.
Deputy Chief John Haugen of the Lytton First Nation confirmed evacuations are underway for two of the band’s reserves with others north of the fire being put on evacuation alert at this time.
“We have three elders that are in direct line of this fire,” said Haugen.
While not confirmed, it is believed three structures have been lost in the fire. The cause remains unknown at this hour.
UPDATE (2:55 p.m.): The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) has dubbed this fire the Nohomin Creek wildfire. It is measured at two hectares and is placed 1.7 kilometres northwest of the village.BCWS says gusty winds are driving fire behaviour.The service says multiple crews are responding, supported by helicopters and air tankers.
Lytton First Nation says it is helping place displaced families.
EARLIER: In a horrific turn of events, fire crews are battling a wildfire just west of the village of Lytton.
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) marks the fire as just across the Fraser River from the municipality, possibly on the Lytton First Nation reserve, near the Lytton ferry.
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