Lytton Wildfire Brought Under Control as 24 Fires Remain Active Across B.C.

The wildfire burning near the Village of Lytton, B.C., has now been brought under control. The fire was first discovered last Friday and is believed to have been caused by human activity.

The blaze grew sixfold overnight, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the temporary closure of Highway 1 through the area.

According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, eight new wildfires were discovered across the province in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active wildfires in British Columbia to 24. Fire crews continue working to contain and extinguish the blazes.

The agency said that 13 of the 24 active wildfires were caused by human activity, while six were sparked by lightning. The causes of the remaining five fires are still under investigation.

Natural Resources Canada has already warned that the risk of wildfires across the country could increase by July, with British Columbia expected to be among the regions most severely affected.