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Wildfire

Evacuation Alerts RESCINDED for Village of Lytton and Electoral Area “I”

Updated on

June 23, 2026
5:00 pm

Current situation

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Village of Lytton have RESCINDED all Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders due to the Saw Creek wildfire (K70597), effective June 23 at 5 pm. The threat to life and safety has passed.

BC Wildfire Service information

Fire location: 

Saw Creek

Stage:

 

Out of Control

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.