Wildfire
Evacuation Order PARTIALLY DOWNGRADED to Evacuation Alert for areas of the Village of Lytton
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The Evacuation Orders issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Village of Lytton due to the Saw Creek wildfire have been PARTIALLY DOWNGRADED to Evacuation Alert for 47 properties. An Evacuation Order remains in effect for approximately 3 properties in the Village of Lytton and 12 properties in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). People in the Evacuation Order area must evacuate now.
An Amended Evacuation Alert is now in place for approximately 212 addressed properties in the Village of Lytton and 2 addressed properties in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). An Evacuation Order is also in place for Kitzowitz IR 20.
BC Wildfire Service information
Recommended actions for Evacuation Orders
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
To receive Emergency Support Services (ESS), please self-register using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance tool or report to the Kamloops ESS Reception Centre, located at 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops, BC (McArthur Island Park).
Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community:
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Issuing authority resources
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Wildfire evacuee guidance
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Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.
Tactical Evacuation
A sudden threat to life requires immediate action. There is no time to prepare or issue written warnings. Local emergency responders coordinate the evacuation. Follow the advice and direction of authorities.