0.5 hectare wildfire outside Lytton, visible off Highway 1

0.5 hectare wildfire outside Lytton, visible off Highway 1 - The Ashcroft

A 0.5-hectare fire is being reported in the Gladwin area with flames visible from Highway 1. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is reporting that the blaze is currently out-of-control and is believed to be human-caused. The fire was first reported at 1:26 p.m. on June 1. BCWS has assigned 10 firefighters, the Lytton Fire and Rescue Department and one helicopter to the flames. “The fire is currently burning Rank 2 and 3, meaning a low vigorous surface fi…

Small wildfire reported east of Lytton

LYTTON, B.C. — A small wildfire was reported about eight kilometres east of Lytton, near Skihist Provincial Park. The BC Wildfire Service said the Gladwin fire is estimated to be half a hectare in size, and currently burning out of control near the Trans Canada Highway. BCWS officials said the fire was reported on Monday (June 1) and is believed to have been human caused. There are currently no evacuations or area restrictions in place due to th…