Wildfire near Lytton declared under control, alerts and orders lifted

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A wildfire south of Lytton that grew sixfold in one night and led to evacuation orders and a highway closure is now considered under control, fire officials said Tuesday.

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The Saw Creek blaze, which was last mapped at seven square kilometres, was discovered Friday and is believed to be human caused.

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All evacuation orders and alerts affecting about 200 properties issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Village of Lytton have been lifted, and residents can return home. An evacuation order from the Lytton First Nation remains in effect.

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The wildfire, which had shut down part of Highway 1, forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes and led officials to declare a state of emergency. The blaze happened nearly five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the Village of Lytton on June 30, 2021, killing two people.

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The B.C. Wildfire Service lists the Saw Creek wildfire as under control, meaning it is not expected to spread.

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Fire officials say fire activity decreased overnight thanks to cooler temperatures and light winds, and because of efforts from fire crews on the ground and in the air.

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