Mounties are investigating a park and a parking lot in southwest Lytton as a potential point of origin for the fire that destroyed most of the village on June 30.

Mounties say an area near River Drive is in question, close to a parking lot, a park, and the CN Rail line – which is shared by CN and CP. There’s a crossing over the Fraser River for pedestrians and rail traffic.

Police say they’re investigating the movements of any people or vehicles in that area, as well as a southbound train that passed through at about 4:30 p.m.

Prior to focusing on the area near River Drive, police canvassed for a potential point of origin in a one-kilometre radius “near Lytton,” and a two-kilometre radius “near Boston Bar.” Mounties gathered physical and digital evidence and interviewed several witnesses.

The BC Wildfire Service is also working with RCMP. Separate investigations are being done by the BC Coroners Service – to determine circumstances of the two people who have died – and by the Transportation Safety Board, to determine whether a freight train might’ve involved.

About 90 per cent of buildings in the village were destroyed by fire. While two people have died, Mounties say more than 15 missing person reports have been resolved in Lytton since the fire happened. Although they say more people may still be unaccounted for.

“If you have not been able to find your loved one, please call or attend your local or nearest RCMP detachment to report the individual as missing,” a police news release says.

Any witnesses to the fire are also asked to call the RCMP tip phone line, at 1-877-987-8477.