Hot, dry weather seems to be a turning point as B.C.’s wildfire season ramps up. The wildfire south of Lytton has more than tripled in size to about 500 hectares. Three helicopters and 45 ground crew are working to contain the blaze which is about 10 kilometres south of the village. Evacuation alerts are in place for a few properties. Crews remain concerned about ash that has been falling in parts of Lytton.
Meanwhile, some campers have been told to leave as the Bear Creek wildfire near Harrison becomes a fire of note. It grew to at least 64 hectares early Wednesday. Travelers are being told to stay clear of the part of Harrison Lake where fire crews are working.
And, a wildfire near Peachland has shut down the highways at the junction of the Okanagan Connector and Highway 97. The fire is at least 12 hectares and burning out-of-control. It’s believed to be human caused.
