The majority of Lytton has been burned by a fast-moving wildfire, and a number of locals are missing. (Photo - Colin Decre/Twitter)
Mike Farnworth
Mike Farnworth
Residents of a BC village that set a Canadian high-temperature record of 49.6 Celsius this week were ordered to evacuate their homes last night due to a wildfire that spread quickly.
The majority of Lytton has been burned by a fast-moving wildfire, and a number of locals are missing.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the majority of homes and infrastructure in the village have been destroyed, including the RCMP detachment and local ambulance station.
Farnworth says in addition to the damage done, some residents have not been accounted for.
"Their location is currently being investigated by the RCMP."