Lytton, B.C., to end state of emergency

Council in Lytton has voted to stop renewing a state of local emergency that began on June 30, 2021, when a wildfire almost completely destroyed the village.

Council in Lytton has voted to stop renewing a state of local emergency that began on June 30, 2021, when a wildfire almost completely destroyed the village.

The end of the local emergency, which is due to come into effect Monday, June 19, effectively means residents can return to their properties and rebuilding work can accelerate.

A report to Lytton's council this week said that the state of local emergency (SOLE) was put in place for "safety, protection of property and to allow remediation works to be undertaken.

"This opens up access for property owners to make plans to attend to their property, where feasible, and begin to plan their rebuild," said the report to council.

Staff said Wednesday night that removing the state of local emergency will rescind an evacuation order for the community.