Wildfire destroys ’90 percent’ of Lytton B.C.

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After almost a full week of record-breaking heat, the village of Lytton located in southern British Columbia now faces a new tragedy. From Sunday, June 27th, to Tuesday, June 29th, Lytton broke the all-time Canadian high-temperature record, with each day hotter than the last. The heat peaked on Tuesday when the temperature reached 121 F… Continue reading Wildfire destroys ’90 percent’ of Lytton B.C.

Parts of B.C. Smash All-Time Temperature Record

Source: Simon Little, globalnews.ca, June 28, 2021 B.C’s fire danger rating map has showed virtually the entire province is at a “high” risk, with growing pockets of “extreme” risk. British Columbia has smashed the all-time record for maximum temperature recorded in Canada, Environment Canada said Sunday. A temperature of 46.1 C was recorded in Lytton,… Continue reading Parts of B.C. Smash All-Time Temperature Record