Twenty-three minutes was all it took for smoke spotted by Lytton mayor to become catastrophic fire
Roughly 29,000 lightning strikes in past 24 hours
Donations centres, GoFundMes have been set up to assist roughly 1,000 displaced residents
Police looking for witnesses and surveillance footage in connection with the incident
Some injuries have been reported, as well as significant destruction to 90% of village
Health officials urge those with pre-existing health conditions and respiratory issues to remain vigilant
The total destruction from the blaze remains unknown
Destruction caused by wildfire in Lytton still unknown
Mayor says fire came up in minutes and is sweeping through the community
Lytton broke a Canadian all-time record for a second day in a row as B.C. heat wave continues
Prohibition comes as B.C. sees record-breaking heat wave and increase in wildfires
Officials urging seniors, children and pets to stay safe in the heat
Twenty-seven community news publications part of significant journalism agreement
Smashed-in storefronts, looting, garbage can fires and overturned cars some of the damage remembered today
Burnout prevalent among 68 per cent of doctors – likely a reflection of issue globally, says researcher
Most drivers who had an active auto insurance policy from October 2020 to March 2021 will be eligible
Re-opening part of B.C.’s COVID restart plan
At least 176 people fatally overdosed, or roughly 11 deaths every two days
Premier John Horgan, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix are expected to make announcement on restrictions Tuesday
BC Emergency Health Services says frontline workers responded to 146 overdose patients
