Residents will be able to return for a bus tour on Friday, July 9
Regional district planning bus tour to allow displaced residents to see what remains
One of the oldest towns in the province, Lytton was once promoted as the possible capital
John Haugen says CN should remain off-site and not try to repair infrastructure until fire is out
The service says the fire has remained roughly 80 square kilometres in size since Friday
Pasco said the government’s shortfalls can be traced to the province’s treatment of Indigenous peoples
Recently renovated K–12 school did not burn, but former elementary school was lost
Homes of relatives, childhood friends, possibly his own family’s home, struck by fire
Lightning sparked several fires in Kamloops Thursday evening
Twenty-three minutes was all it took for smoke spotted by Lytton mayor to become catastrophic fire
Roughly 29,000 lightning strikes in past 24 hours
Some injuries have been reported, as well as significant destruction to 90% of village
Health officials urge those with pre-existing health conditions and respiratory issues to remain vigilant
The total destruction from the blaze remains unknown
Destruction caused by wildfire in Lytton still unknown
Mayor says fire came up in minutes and is sweeping through the community
