Firefighters battling wildfire near Lytton, B.C., helped by cooler temperatures
Firefighters in Lytton, B.C., are working to contain a seven-square-kilometre wildfire that has triggered evacuation orders. While cooler overnight temperatures provided temporary relief, officials warn that rising heat could increase fire activity throughout the day.
Why it matters
The wildfire highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the Lytton region, which was devastated by a major inferno in 2021, and underscores the increasing threat of climate-driven wildfires in Canada.
Firefighters battling a wildfire near Lytton , B.C., say cooler temperatures and light winds helped overnight but that fire activity could increase throughout the day as temperatures climb.
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