Two people have died in a fire that ravaged the small community of Lytton.
“With the assistance of the RCMP, the special investigations team at the BC Coroners Service was able to safely access the site yesterday and we can now confirm two fatalities in Lytton,” said the BC Coroner Service.
The service issues a brief statement saying the investigation is ongoing at this time.
However, preliminary findings at the scene suggest those who died match the two earlier deaths reported by their family members.
There has been no additional reports of death related to the Lytton Fire.
British Columbians who have been evacuated from their communities due to ongoing wildfires are being urged to register with Emergency Support Services, whether or not you need support.
This will ensure the loved ones and communities know where the evacuees are.
Evacuees can register for Emergency Support Services online or by phone:
Use the Province’s Evacuee Registration and Assistance online tool: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
Those unable to access online registration can call the Emergency Support Services registration toll-free phone line: 1 800 585-9559
Evacuee reception centres have been established in communities such as Kamloops, Chilliwack, Kelowna, Merritt, 100 Mile House, Aggasiz, Fort St. John, Shxwhay Village, Kelowna, Pemberton and Williams Lake.
More such locations are being established.
