Lytton wildfire 15 per cent contained

Firefighters have now managed to containabout 15 per cent of a largewildfire burning south of Lytton, B.C.

The B.C. Wildfire Management Branch says there was no significant growth in the fire Saturday morningand the blaze is now about 12.8 square kilometres in size.

A spokeswoman saidabout 6.7 millimetres of rain fell on the fire Friday, but warnedwinds and warmer temperatures could quickly change the situation.

High winds have beencarrying heavy smoke throughout southern B.C. The fireis visible from Merritt, Kamloops and Vernon.

One home has been destroyed while 10 others remain under an evacuation order issued by the Lytton First Nation.

About 88 firefighters, seven helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment have been brought in to battle the blaze.

MAP: Lytton, B.C.