Nohomin Creek Wildfire (Image: CFJC)

By Connor Gunn

WILDFIRE UPDATE

Temperatures set to rise could bring further challenges to Nohomin Creek wildfire

Jul 23, 2022 | 7:51 AM

LYTTON — As a wildfire is burning 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton on the west side of the Fraser River, the B.C. Wildfire Service says rising temperatures could make the fire worse for crews.

The fire’s current estimated size is 2,223.0 hectares as of Saturday (July 23) morning.

The wildfire services say “temperatures will continue to rise, and humidity may decrease into the coming week, which could challenge crews by causing an increase in fire behaviour.”

Lytton First Nation and the fire service also say they were able to make good progress on containment and contingency lines on Friday (July 22).

“Steep terrain continues to challenge crews by limiting access to portions of the fire. Helicopters are being used to transport crews to the worksite which reduces travel time and increases crew hours on the fire,” the wildfire service adds.

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The fire is still classified as out of control. More information can be found in the wildfire interactive map.