Fire origin and cause specialists are also being sent to the area. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and it is under investigation. An incident command team will be established in the next few days. Ground crews reported wildfire behaviour decreased overnight, and the most active part of the fire was the west flank in steep terrain. Two initial attack crews remained on site overnight. They will be supported by helicopters throughout the day. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) moved three 20-person unit crews to the Nohomin Creek area, about two-kilometres northwest of the community this morning (Jul. A rank four fire is a highly vigorous surface fire with torching or passive crown fire. A rank three fire is a moderately vigorous surface fire. The fire is displaying rank three and rank four fire behaviour. Heavy smoke, accessibility, and terrain are presenting challenges for personnel. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports that the Nohomin Creek fire near Lytton has grown to 800 hectares as result of growth on the west flank, in steep terrain. I feel for the local fire crew…they are a great, caring group of men and women and for them to have to experience this at home, again, has got to be gut wrenching.” Tricia Thorpe told The Canadian Press in an interview that the current situation is “devastating.” One local resident is also speaking up about the memories flooding back of the June 2021 razing of Lytton. “Thank you to the crews working to keep people safe.” “It’s unimaginable to face a second wildfire a year after the devastation they faced,” said Horgan. Premier John Horgan has sent out his thoughts on the current Lytton fire on Twitter. Other operational and support personnel are on-site, bringing the total number of personnel 80. They are supported by six, helicopters, three air tankers, and a spotter aircraft. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) now has three 21-person unit crews, and three initial attack crews on site. There are approximately 40 evacuees registered in Cache Creek and 70 in Lillooet.

Reception centres have been set up in Cache Creek and Lillooet to support evacuees impacted by the fire. Approximately six structures have been lost to the fire. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said there have been reports of structures lost to the fire, but there are no reported injuries. Nohomin Creek is the only wildfire of note burning in the province right now. In the past two days, 18 active wildfires have burned in B.C. “Our crews are experts in fighting wildfires that are fast burning and aggressive,” said Katrine Conroy, B.C. Six helicopters, three tankers and a Birddog plane are on site supporting 80 personnel on the ground. The fire has been burning on the west side of the Fraser River. The wildfire at Nohomin Creek just 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton has grown to an estimated 1,500 hectares in size as of Friday (July 15) afternoon.Īt this time, the out-of-control fire is moving away from the Village of Lytton and Lytton First Nation.

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