Lytton Fire Report

The Lytton Fire, also known as the Lytton Creek Fire, was a wildfire that destroyed the community on June 30, 2021. More than 520 buildings burned, 32 000 people evacuated, two people lost their lives, and hundred of residents remain displaced.

The rapid fire spread in Lytton was a result of not only highly vulnerable ignition conditions within home ignition zones but also overlapping zones with neighbouring properties. It has been exactly one year since this devastating event and there are learning we can all take away from this tragedy.

What happened to Lytton could happen again to other communities here in BC. Wildland Urban fire disasters are a structure ignition problem. Becoming FireSmart is a proven solution to reduce our wildfire risk and build community resiliency.

Be prepared. Get FireSmart. Stay Informed.

Learn more and find the full Lytton Fire Report here: https://firesmartbc.ca/learnings-from-the-lytton-fire-report/