US EditionWheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations
- An RCMP trailer wheel came off near Lytton, B.C., on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a wildfire that triggered evacuation orders and alerts.
- The ignition occurred around 2:20 p.m. PT during hot, dry conditions with an increased wildfire risk and lightning risk peaking that day.
- Two wildfires burn near Lytton, including the Izman Creek blaze that grew rapidly from 25 to 130 hectares by Thursday morning and forced evacuations near Highway 12.
- On Monday, the Neskonlith Indian Band issued an evacuation order affecting 40 properties, and on Tuesday, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District responded by announcing a state of emergency in the impacted areas.
- Fire crews continue active efforts supported by Lytton First Nation firefighters, while officials urge extreme caution due to dry conditions and wildfire potential.
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) states that the forest fire that led to evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused by the fall of a wheel from one of its trailers, an "extremely regrettable" incident.
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24heures.caThe failure of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) equipment triggered a forest fire that became uncontrollable in British Columbia on Tuesday.
·Montreal, Canada
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Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police
Police say a wildfire north of Lytton began on Tuesday when the right side wheel of an RCMP trailer flew off, causing sparks to ignite the dry grass ditch. It came one day after the fourth anniversary of a blaze that destroyed most of the B.C. village.
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