Wildfire in Lytton, B.C. a ‘Wake up Call’ to Take Precautions: Safety Board

Wildfire in Lytton, B.C. a ‘Wake up Call’ to Take Precautions: Safety Board
Damaged structures are seen in Lytton, B.C., on July 9, 2021, after a wildfire destroyed most of the village on June 30. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
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A wildfire in Lytton, B.C., during historically high temperatures points to a serious need to prevent similar occurrences, says the chairwoman of the Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the possibility that a freight train could have been linked to the disaster.

Kathy Fox said an update on the investigation will be provided in the coming days, but a full report on any contributing factors related to the June 30 inferno that forced residents to escape could take up to two years.