100-hectare wildfire breaks out south of Lytton, closes Highway 1

LYTTON – UPDATE (6:45 p.m.): The Saw Creek wildfire south of Lytton has now grown to 100 hectares.

According to Drive BC, Highway 1 is now closed between Ashcroft and Boston Bar to allow crews to work the fire.

BC Wildfire Service says the fire is “burning Rank 4 and 5, meaning a highly to extremely vigorous surface fire with an organized crown fire and moderate- to long-range spotting. Hot and dry conditions have made fuels highly susceptible to ignition.”

Lytton Fire Rescue has joined BCWS to fight the fire, along with aircraft.