
REMNANTS OF THE WILDFIRE | CANADA
TINA GRENIER
Read about Lytton, Canada’s 2021 wildfire aftermath, where a vibrant town now rests in ashen embrace.


Tina Grenier’s account of Lytton’s June 2021 wildfire reveals the harsh reality of climate change’s impact on communities.
The unprecedented record heat set the stage for the destructive blaze that engulfed the town on June 30. Tina’s journey through the charred remains underscores the intensifying threat of wildfires in a changing climate.
The melted tires, lost homes, and the cancellation of vehicle insurance a day before the inferno highlight the unpredictability of climate-induced disasters. Tina’s remnants amidst the ashes becomes a powerful metaphor for communities grappling with the environmental crises.
Lytton’s tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for global climate action to mitigate the escalating risks posed by climate change.


Object of Memory
Tina Grenier’s account of Lytton’s June 2021 wildfire reveals the harsh reality of climate change’s impact on communities.
The unprecedented record heat set the stage for the destructive blaze that engulfed the town on June 30. Tina’s journey through the charred remains underscores the intensifying threat of wildfires in a changing climate.
The melted tires, lost homes, and the cancellation of vehicle insurance a day before the inferno highlight the unpredictability of climate-induced disasters. Tina’s remnants amidst the ashes becomes a powerful metaphor for communities grappling with the environmental crises.
Lytton’s tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for global climate action to mitigate the escalating risks posed by climate change.


