Lytton Wildfires Under Control, Spring Vigilance Needed

0:00It's April 7, I'm Cory with the story, this is Canada News Today, driven by AI. Two wildfires popped up near Litten, British Columbia, on Monday, but the BC wildfire service got them under control fast. They scorched just a small area and didn't threaten homes or the town. By Tuesday, crews were outmopping up hot spots and patrolling the edges. It stayed a slow-burning groundfire with some flames visible, but no big spread. Folks in Litten were on edge, especially with those strong winds whipping around. The community breathed the sigh of relief though, thanks to tight teamwork from local fire rescue, the first nation, BC wildfire service, and even the RCMP. They stressed how dry the area is and how it could have turned back quick. Since April 1, the province has seen 16 wildfires burning about 78 hectares total. That's well below the 10-year average for area burn this early. The spring heats up, expect more vigilance with no set fire season, just fires when conditions

1:02hit. BC wildfire service is ramping up with over 600 year-round staff and a record 2,400 applications for new crew. Their spring outlook drops April 16, so stay tuned on reporting tips and backcountry rules to keep things safe.