Canadian town ordered to evacuate amid wildfire

A town in Canada’s British Columbia province where temperatures recently hit 49.5C, has been ordered to be evacuated after a fast-moving wildfire engulfed many of the area’s buildings. The village of Lytton, with a population of over 200 people, was ordered to be evacuated on Wednesday after authorities raised the alarm for a rapidly deteriorating wildfire. “A fire event located within the Village of Lytton is threatening structures and the safety of residents,” the order read. “All residents are advised to leave the community and go to a safe location.” Read more here: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate... Like us on Facebook:   / theindependentonline   Follow us on Twitter:   / independent   Follow us on Instagram:   / the.independent   Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB