Lytton

As the third anniversary of the Lytton Creek wildfire of June 30, 2021, approaches, B.C.’s Auditor General Michael Pickup Wednesday announced that his office will be investigating the provincial’s role in the recovery efforts. (@guyatsfu/Twitter)

B.C.’s auditor-general to investigate Lytton’s stalled recovery from 2021 fire

Michael Pickup announced the investigation Wednesday May 1 as three-year-anniversary approaches

 

Highway 1 at Falls Creek (Jackass Mountain) south of Spences Bridge will be open to two-way traffic as of Dec. 15, shortening travel time along the Fraser-Thompson corridor. (Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation)

Highway 1 at Falls Creek in Fraser Canyon reopens to two-way traffic

Badly damaged in November 2021 atmospheric river, site has been open to single lane traffic only

 

Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)

Highway 1 through B.C.’s Fraser Canyon set to close due to heavy rainfall

Highway 1 between Boothroyd and Siska to close at 7 p.m.; checkpoints set up by Hope and Lytton

 

The Village of Lytton has issued its first building permit for a singe-family dwelling on Oct. 20, a major milestone for rebuilding. More than 100 residents and supporters of the Village of Lytton gathered for a rally on Oct. 18, 2023. Much of Lytton was destroyed by fire on June 30, 2021, and the rally highlighted the fact that, 840 days later, rebuilding of the town has yet to begin. (Barbara Roden)

Lytton issues 1st building permit following devastating fire

Village says it’s working to streamline processes to make it easier to apply for permits

The Village of Lytton has issued its first building permit for a singe-family dwelling on Oct. 20, a major milestone for rebuilding. More than 100 residents and supporters of the Village of Lytton gathered for a rally on Oct. 18, 2023. Much of Lytton was destroyed by fire on June 30, 2021, and the rally highlighted the fact that, 840 days later, rebuilding of the town has yet to begin. (Barbara Roden)
Structures that were destroyed by wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Former Lytton, B.C., residents are rallying to protest continual delays that they say have hampered their ability to rebuild 2.5 years after a devastating wildfire tore through the village in June 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lytton artifacts latest roadblock to a rebuild as residents rally

Mayor says residents respect archaeological significance, but wonder why process can’t be accelerated

Structures that were destroyed by wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Former Lytton, B.C., residents are rallying to protest continual delays that they say have hampered their ability to rebuild 2.5 years after a devastating wildfire tore through the village in June 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)

Lytton fire survivor faces emotional journey

Meghan Fandrich turned to writing to confront her post-fire trauma

Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)
Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon has reopened Aug. 29, 2023 after it was closed for more than a week because of the Kookipi Creek wildfire, which is estimated to be 16,961 hectares as of Aug. 29, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)

Highway 1 reopens through the Fraser Canyon after wildfire closure

Kookipi Creek wildfire nearly 17,000 hectares

Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon has reopened Aug. 29, 2023 after it was closed for more than a week because of the Kookipi Creek wildfire, which is estimated to be 16,961 hectares as of Aug. 29, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
The out-of-control Stein Mountain wildfire is listed at 1,811 hectares as of Aug. 23, 2023 and was first discovered on July 12. Lytton First Nation issued several evacuation orders Aug. 22. (BC Wildfire Service)

Lytton First Nation evacuation order expanded for Stein Mountain wildfire

2nd order issued; evacuation route is north to Lillooet on the Westside/North Spencer Road

The out-of-control Stein Mountain wildfire is listed at 1,811 hectares as of Aug. 23, 2023 and was first discovered on July 12. Lytton First Nation issued several evacuation orders Aug. 22. (BC Wildfire Service)
A stop sign that was burned by wildfire is seen, in Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., will get $77 million from the federal government to help it rebuild a fire-resistant and energy-efficient community. Two people were killed and much of the centre of the village was destroyed when wildfire ripped through the community almost a year ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Judge rejects class-action lawsuit in Lytton wildfire, suggests amended claim

Justice calls claim railways and others ‘caused or contributed’ to devastating blaze ‘overly broad’

A stop sign that was burned by wildfire is seen, in Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., will get $77 million from the federal government to help it rebuild a fire-resistant and energy-efficient community. Two people were killed and much of the centre of the village was destroyed when wildfire ripped through the community almost a year ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Stein Mountain wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)

2 properties remain evacuated for fire burning northwest of Lytton

The wildfire is estimated at 350 hecatres

  • Aug 6, 2023
The Stein Mountain wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)
The site of the Lytton municipal building, which housed the village offices and the Lytton Library, pictured on July 9, 2021. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

TNRD clarifies role in lawsuit against railways over devastating Lytton fire

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District owns two buildings in Lytton

The site of the Lytton municipal building, which housed the village offices and the Lytton Library, pictured on July 9, 2021. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The remains of the village pool and debris covered properties that were destroyed by the 2021 wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lytton sues CN, CP rail and Transport Canada over 2021 fire that razed village

Suit alleges they were negligent to let trains pass through town during 2021 heat dome

The remains of the village pool and debris covered properties that were destroyed by the 2021 wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A pyrocumulus cloud, also known as a fire cloud, rises in the mountains above Lytton, B.C., on Sunday, Aug.15, 2021. Almost two years after it was first declared, the Village of Lytton has voted to end its State of Local Emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lytton to end state of local emergency 2 years after devastating fire

Village has been renewing the declaration since June 30, 2021

A pyrocumulus cloud, also known as a fire cloud, rises in the mountains above Lytton, B.C., on Sunday, Aug.15, 2021. Almost two years after it was first declared, the Village of Lytton has voted to end its State of Local Emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Adventurers enjoy paddle rafting at Kumsheen Raft Resort In what is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings in the Lytton area since the 2021 wildfires, more than 200 former employees will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kumsheen Rafting Resort this long weekend. (Kumsheen Rafting Resort)

200 former employees to descend upon Lytton’s Kumsheen resort for 50th anniversary

A yearlong celebration set to kick off for the May long weekend

Adventurers enjoy paddle rafting at Kumsheen Raft Resort In what is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings in the Lytton area since the 2021 wildfires, more than 200 former employees will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kumsheen Rafting Resort this long weekend. (Kumsheen Rafting Resort)
The ruins of houses and businesses are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, almost a year after the town was destroyed by fire during the heat dome weather event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lytton is Canada’s hotspot: Environment Canada

Lytton broke an 11-year record for highest temperature

The ruins of houses and businesses are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, almost a year after the town was destroyed by fire during the heat dome weather event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Public access to Lytton, B.C. is still controlled as seen here on Dec. 2, 2022. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Former Lytton residents settle in new communities, await town rebuild after fire

The response to the Lytton fire has been inadequate and opaque, says former resident

Public access to Lytton, B.C. is still controlled as seen here on Dec. 2, 2022. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Lytton council had its first in-person gathering since the devastating 2021 fires on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The village elected the second all-female council in B.C.’s history in 2022, and faced supply challenges ahead of its inauguration ceremony. Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield and councillor Amelia Boultbee delivered flowers, flags, and a podium to help the village coordinate an official inauguration. (Facebook- Amelia Boultbee)

Penticton steps up for Lytton and saves village council’s inauguration ceremony

The village had supply challenges, putting its first council meeting since the fire of 2021 in doubt

Lytton council had its first in-person gathering since the devastating 2021 fires on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The village elected the second all-female council in B.C.’s history in 2022, and faced supply challenges ahead of its inauguration ceremony. Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield and councillor Amelia Boultbee delivered flowers, flags, and a podium to help the village coordinate an official inauguration. (Facebook- Amelia Boultbee)
(Photo - Rosie Ann Peters/Facebook)

Highway 1 remains closed due to mudslide outside Lytton

The highway is closed until further notice; an assessment is taking place

(Photo - Rosie Ann Peters/Facebook)
Crew member scouts for possible contingency lines ahead of the north flank of the fire. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Evacuation alerts lifted while Nohomin Creek fire continues to burn

The fire has been burning since July 14

  • Aug 7, 2022
Crew member scouts for possible contingency lines ahead of the north flank of the fire. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
A northwest facing view of the Nohomin Creek wildfire, upslope from the Fraser River at the Seven Mile Creek. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Nohomin Creek Fire sees slow growth from rocky slopes, sparse fuels

The fire is burning approximately 1.7 km northwest of Lytton

  • Aug 1, 2022
A northwest facing view of the Nohomin Creek wildfire, upslope from the Fraser River at the Seven Mile Creek. (BC Wildfire Service photo)