Read Evacuation Orders, Evacuation Alerts, and information updates for the Saw Creek Wildfire

The Saw Creek wildfire situation has rapidly escalated this evening (June 19, 2026) in the Highway 1 corridor in areas north and south of Lytton.

Saw Creek Wildfire Joint Community Bulletin

Read the Saw Creek Wildfire joint community bulletin for June 20, 2026 for:

• Updates from:
  • Village of Lytton 
  • Lytton First Nation 
  • Thompson-Nicola Regional District 
  • BC Wildfire Service 
• Highway and traffic information

Read the June 20, 2026, Saw Creek Wildfire Community Update

Updated Evacuation Orders

The boundary of the Evacuation Orders for the Village of Lytton have been expanded.

The Evacuation Orders are continuing for Ponderosa and Loring Way, but now include all properties from the south end of Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School field to the south end of the Aspen Planers Sawmill Site just south of Lytton on Highway 1 (769 S- Trans Canada Highway). The Evacuation Orders do not include Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School/grounds.

See the expanded Evacuation Orders:

Evacuation Orders Expanded – South End of Village of Lytton – Saw Creek Wildfire

Updated: June 20, 2026, 2:50 p.m.

Emergency Support Services for evacuees

If you are an evacuee, who does not have accommodations available or need in-person supports, you can go to the Kamloops ESS Reception Centre located at McArthur Island Park, 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops. 

The ESS Reception Centre is open until 6 p.m. today (Saturday, June 20, 2026).

If you have friends or family you can stay with, please travel directly to those locations and complete Emergency Support Services (ESS) registration online. 

Virtual ESS Supports

ESS registration and supports are available virtually through the BC Evacuation Help Line / Emergency Support Services Information line:

• 1-800-387-4258
• Available 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. throughout the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Supports can be provided remotely, including registration assistance and ESS services delivered through e-transfer where eligible.

You can register for BC Emergency Support Services online through the self-serve process at Emergency Support Services Homepage Emergency Support Services Homepage - Emergency Support Services.

Update: June 20, 2026: 11:36 a.m.

• The Saw Creek wildfire has grown in size.
• Winds are more favourable today.
• Highway 1 is closed. Check Drive BC for updates.
• In the Village of Lytton:
  • Loring Way and Ponderosa are on Evacuation Order.
  • The rest of the Village is on Evacuation Alert.
  • Helicopters are attacking the fire along with ground crew from BC Wildfire.

Find Evacuation Orders, Alerts, and Notices (from the TNRD's Emergency Operations Centre)

Evacuation Order – Portion of Village of Lytton – Saw Creek Wildfire

Evacuation Alert – Village of Lytton – Saw Creek Wildfire

Evacuation Order – East of Highway 1 North and South of Lytton – Saw Creek Wildfire
Posted: Friday, Jun 19, 2026, 10:11 PM 

Evacuation Alert – 1145 and 1345 Hwy 1 – Saw Creek Wildfire
Posted: Friday, Jun 19, 2026, 10:21 PM 
 

All active TNRD Evacuation Orders and Alerts can be viewed at: eoc.tnrd.ca.

Wildfire updates

Find information on the Saw Creek wildfire status and response on the BC Wildfire service website.

Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:10 p.m.

Evacuation Alert issued for residents in the Village of Lytton

There is an uncontrolled wildfire south of the Village of Lytton. 

An EVACUATION ALERT has been issued for residents in the Village of Lytton.

There is no need evacuate at this time, but be prepared to do so on short notice if an evacuation order is issued.

If an evacuation order is issued, evacuees can report to the Lytton First Nation Battlefield Community Hall for shelter.

We will share additional information as it becomes available.