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Kathy Fox said an update on the investigation will be provided in the coming days, but a full report on any contributing factors related to the June 30 inferno that forced residents to escape could take up to two years.
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Rail activity that sets fire to something on the right of way can have serious consequences, she said.
“Therefore, I think this is certainly a wake-up call to really look at what precautions need to be taken by railway companies, particularly when you’re operating in extreme temperatures and in areas that are already bone dry and can go up with not much ignition,” Fox said.
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Posted: Jul 15, 2021 3:29 PM PT | Last Updated: July 15
Damaged structures are seen in Lytton, B.C., on July 9 after a wildfire destroyed most of the village on June 30. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)
A wildfire in Lytton, B.C., during historically high temperatures points to a serious need to prevent similar occurrences, says the chairwoman of the Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the possibility that a freight train could be linked to the disaster.
Kathy Fox said a full report on any contributing factors related to the June 30 inferno that forced residents to flee could take up to two years.