Balanced News: 27 structures destroyed by wildfire burning along Hwy 1 near Lytton, B.C., regional district says

The Kookipi Creek wildfire in southwest British Columbia has destroyed 27 structures, including six homes, according to the Fraser Valley Regional District. The fire, which has been burning since July, is estimated to be 180 square kilometers in size and is believed to have been ignited by lightning. Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued for several communities, including the Village of Lytton, which was destroyed by fire in 2021. The province has declared this year’s wildfires eligible for disaster financial assistance, and communities can now apply for funding to repair infrastructure.